Buhari leads Nigerian delegates to UN General Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari will be leading Nigerian delegates to the
71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which will begin at the UN
Headquarters in the U.S. on Tuesday, September 13.
Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama who stated this yesterday
while briefing newsmen on the conference said that the president would
be discussing series of issues which have direct impact on Nigeria.
The Minister said the president would among others, set the record
straight on the issue of human rights violation, and sign the Paris
Agreement on climate which china and U.S. had already signed.
It could be recalled that at the Paris climate conference (COP21) in
December 2015, 195 countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally
binding global climate deal.
The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track
to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well
below 2°C. It is due to enter into force in 2020
Onyeama said that signing of the agreement by the president would give
a signal to the world that Nigeria was serious about the agreement.
He said that the conference was a unique one where Mr President have
the opportunity to meet with the world leaders and build on the
nation’s reputation.
“It is one the unique conferences where world leaders assembled and
address issues pre occupying their minds, It is a wonderful opportunity
for the president to build on his reputation.
“President Mohammad Buhari is well regarded by the world leaders and it
will give him opportunity to reconnect and engage with the world
leaders on various issues.
“He needs the world leaders’ support in the areas of economy,
security, anti-corruption and governance. He will use the opportunity
to push for Nigeria’s interest at the UN,” he said.
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