President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly expected to skip this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to reports, Tinubu is opting to remain in Nigeria to focus on pressing domestic issues.
Having just returned from international trips to China and the United Kingdom, Tinubu has reportedly delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him at the UN Summit of the Future in New York.
This decision allows the president to address ongoing challenges within the country, including damage assessment following his visit to Maiduguri.
“The President just came back from China and the UK, and the next day flew immediately to Maiduguri to see for himself the extent of damage, so he is not favourably disposed to the idea of travelling out again so soon, but rather wants to concentrate at home for the time being, so he can better deal with some of the pressing challenges”, a source told Empowered Newswire.
A formal announcement is now being awaited from the Office of the Vice President who is expected to stand in for President Tinubu in New York early next week.
Several key ministers, including those responsible for defence, foreign affairs, solid minerals, and the environment, are already en route to the event.
The Summit, scheduled for September 22-23, will precede the General Debate starting on September 24.
The discussions at the summit are expected to focus on global financial reforms, climate change, and economic challenges, including debt relief for developing nations.
