President Muhammadu Buhari arrived New York ahead of his participation at the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 71). The President accompanied by Governors Abubakar Yari and Akinwunmi Ambode of Zamfara, Lagos and others arrived New York airport at about 2am Nigerian time.
Officials receiving President Muhammadu ahead of series of meetings lined up for the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations at the UN Headquarters, New York. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 18/09/2016
Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived New York United States, to join other world leaders for the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
President Buhari, who arrived at the JFK International Airport at about 7.30 pm local time on Saturday, (Sunday, 1:30 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by the Nigerian Charge De Affairs In New York, Mr Anthony Bosa.
Others who received the president include the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Munguno (rtd), and the Minister of Interior, General Abdulrahman Danbazzau (rtd).
President Buhari will join over 190 world leaders on Monday, for a high level opening meeting, which will address issues regarding large movements of refugees and migrants.
He is also expected to participate in the plenary session, in which he would be among the five speakers that will address the session.
President Buhari with Governor of Zamfara H.E. Abubakar Yari and Governor of Lagos State H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode as he arrives New York ahead of his participation at the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 71) on 17th Sep 2016.
The Minister Of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, the Environment Minister, Amina Mohammed and the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora Matters, Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa, will also work with the President in New York.
On Monday, the President will also be attending the AU Peace and Security Council meeting at the AU Observer Mission Office, before meeting with the British Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mr Matthew Rycroft CBE.
