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  • High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80

    High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80

    By Tunde Rahman

    A major human foible is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. It is not a particularly Nigerian flaw. But the desperation that has characterised our politics, especially amongst the opposition, often makes it seem so.

    An example is the criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s inability to personally attend the recently concluded 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).

    Meetings are memorable, not just for the faces present, but also for the things said. Those who take unnecessary umbrage should look for something else to do with their time.

    The point should not be about the President’s presence or absence at the UNGA annual global event; it should be about the content, the quality of the country’s national statement, and the President’s message at that extraordinary gathering of world leaders.

    Held under the theme, “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity,” this year’s session of the United Nations provided a platform for Nigeria’s leaders to promote reforms, woo investors, and assert Africa’s place in global decision-making, international finance, and trade.

    Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the talks. As he did last year at the behest of President Tinubu, the vice president was in his best elements as he delivered Nigeria’s national statement on Wednesday, September 24, on that global platform.

    In that national statement, President Tinubu restated his advocacy over which he had been vocal and consistent: reform of the world body to include a permanent seat for Africa, particularly Nigeria, at the UN Security Council; nuclear disarmament; equitable access to global trade and finance; debt forgiveness; and climate justice, among others.

    President Tinubu is passionate about these issues and never misses any opportunity to highlight them. The President has utilised every forum, including the 78th UNGA, which he attended a few months after his inauguration in 2023, and the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2024, to advocate for these demands strongly. He restated them in the message delivered by Vice President Shettima in 2024 at the 79th session of UNGA and in his message to a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, among others.

    President Tinubu must underscore these issues repeatedly in a bid to promote global peace, stability, and economic growth. The continental imbalance in representation at the UN, the imbalance in international trade among the regions, the Israeli genocide in Gaza, wars and threats of war in some parts of the world, among other agonising global issues, deserve to be stated, restated, and frontally tackled.

    Delivering Nigeria’s national statement, Vice President Shettima said, “We are here to strengthen the prospect for peace, development, and human rights. Madam President, I would like to make four points today to outline how we can achieve this. First, Nigeria must have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. This should take place as part of a wider process of institutional reform. Second, we need urgent action to promote sovereign debt relief and access to trade and financing. Third, the countries that host minerals must benefit from those minerals. And fourth, the digital divide must close. As our Presidential Secretary-General has said, AI must stand for Africa Included.”

    Expatiating on this, he said the United Nations would recover its relevance only when it reflects the world as it is, not as it was. “Nigeria’s journey tells this story with clarity. When the UN was founded, we were a colony of 20 million people, absent from the tables where decisions about our fate were taken. Today, we are a sovereign nation of 236 million people, projected to be the third most populous country in the world, with one of the youngest and most dynamic populations on Earth, a stabilising force in regional security, and a consistent partner in global peace-making.”

    The Vice President followed up his presentation with a meeting with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, where he further reiterated the demands.

    Given the UN Secretary-General’s temperament and positive posture towards reforms, Nigeria’s demands must have struck a resonant chord. Elected Secretary-General in October 2016, succeeding Ban Ki-moon, Guterres reformed the UN and addressed multiple global refugee crises.

    On the sidelines of the 80th UN session, Vice President Shettima addressed a Global Champions Roundtable on Housing, led bilateral talks with investors on agriculture, solid minerals, and technology, and engaged with Nigerians living in the United States.

    Two other important side events, among others, took place on the sidelines of UNGA 80 leaders’ talks. One was put together by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, to showcase investment opportunities in Nigeria and demonstrate that the country is ready for business.

    The other, the 2nd Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, which Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, chaired, stood out this year.

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    The vice president attended both events and delivered important statements on behalf of President Tinubu.

    At the first event, the consensus was that Nigeria has become one of the best places to invest, given its reform momentum and investment profile—namely, a large consumer market of over 200 million people, an over $280 billion economy, the largest in West Africa, and a 4.23% GDP growth rate that is still accelerating, among other things.

    President Tinubu, in a message delivered by VP Shettima, canvassed a total re-drawing of the global financial architecture for Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for its nations to begin not only financing their mineral sector but also asserting their influence and power in the global supply chains of African products.

    According to the President, this has become necessary if the sovereignty of African nations is to be protected. He recommended collective action by development allies and partners to bring Africa’s mineral economy to reality for the benefit of the continent and its people.

    It was just as imperative for Alake, Solid Minerals’ minister and AMSG’s chair. He called for cohesion among African nations, saying that with a determined focus and a reinvigorated sense of partnership and transparency in the minerals sector, Africa will harness the benefits of a sustained, deepened, and well-harmonised mineral sector in all ramifications. “These resources are indispensable for global sustainable development and remain catalysts for Africa’s rapid industrialisation,” he said.

    Indeed, from the intermittent applause that greeted the delivery of Nigeria’s national statement on the floor of the UN General Assembly and the overwhelmingly favourable response to the country’s presentations and positions on issues canvassed at the side events held on the margins of the conference, there was little doubt that Nigeria’s messages resonated well at UNGA 80. That is indeed what matters, not whether President Tinubu physically attended.

    -Rahman is Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media and Special Duties.

  • High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80

    High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80

    By Tunde Rahman

    A major human foible is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. It is not a particularly Nigerian flaw. But the desperation that has characterised our politics, especially amongst the opposition, often makes it seem so.

    An example is the criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s inability to personally attend the recently-concluded 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).

    Meetings are memorable, not just for the faces present, but also for the things said. Those who take unnecessary umbrage should look for something else to do with their time.

    The point should not be about the President’s presence or absence at the UNGA annual global event; it should be about the content,  the quality of the country’s national statement and the President’s message at that extraordinary gathering of world leaders.

    Held under the theme, “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity,” this year’s session of the United Nations provided a platform for Nigeria’s leaders to promote reforms, woo investors, and assert Africa’s place in global decision-making, international finance and trade.

    Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the talks. As he did last year at the behest of President Tinubu, the vice president was in his best elements as he delivered Nigeria’s national statement on Wednesday, September 24, on that global platform.

    In that national statement, President Tinubu restated his advocacy over which he had been vocal and consistent: reform of the world body to include a permanent seat for Africa, particularly Nigeria, at the UN Security Council; nuclear disarmament; equitable access to global trade and finance; debt forgiveness; and climate justice, among others.

    President Tinubu is passionate about these issues and never misses any opportunity to highlight them. The President has utilised every forum, including the 78th UNGA, which he attended a few months after his inauguration in 2023, and the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2024, to advocate for these demands strongly. He restated them in the message delivered by Vice President Shettima in 2024 at the 79th session of UNGA and in his message to a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, among others.

    President Tinubu must underscore these issues repeatedly in a bid to promote global peace, stability, and economic growth. The continental imbalance in representation at the UN, the imbalance in international trade among the regions, the Israeli genocide in Gaza, wars and threats of war in some parts of the world, among other agonising global issues, deserve to be stated, restated and frontally tackled.

    Delivering Nigeria’s national statement, Vice President Shettima said: “We are here to strengthen the prospect for peace, development, and human rights. Madam President, I would like to make four points today to outline how we can achieve this. First, Nigeria must have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. This should take place as part of a wider process of institutional reform. Second, we need urgent action to promote sovereign debt relief and access to trade and financing. Third, the countries that host minerals must benefit from those minerals. And fourth, the digital divide must close. As our Presidential Secretary-General has said, AI must stand for Africa Included.”

    Expatiating on this, he said the United Nations would recover its relevance only when it reflects the world as it is, not as it was. “Nigeria’s journey tells this story with clarity. When the UN was founded, we were a colony of 20 million people, absent from the tables where decisions about our fate were taken. Today, we are a sovereign nation of 236 million people, projected to be the third most populous country in the world, with one of the youngest and most dynamic populations on Earth, a stabilising force in regional security, and a consistent partner in global peace-making.”

    The Vice President followed up his presentation with a meeting with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, where he further reiterated the demands.

    Given the UN Secretary-General’s temperament and positive posture towards reforms, Nigeria’s demands must have struck a resonant chord. Elected Secretary-General in October 2016, succeeding Ban Ki-moon, Guterres reformed the UN and addressed multiple global refugee crises.

    On the sidelines of the 80th UN session, Vice President Shettima addressed a Global Champions Roundtable on Housing, led bilateral talks with investors on agriculture, solid minerals, and technology, and engaged with Nigerians living in the United States.

    Two other important side events, among others, took place on the sidelines of UNGA 80 leaders’ talks. One was put together by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, to showcase investment opportunities in Nigeria and demonstrate that the country is ready for business. The other, the 2nd Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, which Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, chaired, stood out this year.

    Read Also: Tinubu’s retelling of Nigeria’s 65 years of pain, progress, gloom, bloom

    The vice president attended both events and delivered important statements on behalf of President Tinubu.

    At the first event, the consensus was that Nigeria has become one of the best places to invest, given its reform momentum and investment profile—namely, a large consumer market of over 200 million people, an over $280 billion economy, the largest in West Africa, and a 4.23% GDP growth rate that is still accelerating, among other things.

    President Tinubu, in a message delivered by VP Shettima, canvassed a total re-drawing of the global financial architecture for Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for its nations to begin not only financing their mineral sector but also asserting their influence and power in the global supply chains of African products.

    According to the President, this has become necessary if the sovereignty of African nations is to be protected. He recommended collective action by development allies and partners to bring Africa’s mineral economy to reality for the benefit of the continent and its people.

    It was just as imperative for Alake, Solid Minerals’ minister and AMSG’s chair. He called for cohesion among African nations, saying that with a determined focus and a reinvigorated sense of partnership and transparency in the minerals sector, Africa will harness the benefits of a sustained, deepened, and well-harmonised mineral sector in all ramifications. “These resources are indispensable for global sustainable development and remain catalysts for Africa’s rapid industrialisation,” he said.

    Indeed, from the intermittent applause that greeted the delivery of Nigeria’s national statement on the floor of the UN General Assembly and the overwhelmingly favourable response to the country’s presentations and positions on issues canvassed at the side events held on the margins of the conference, there was little doubt that Nigeria’s messages resonated well at UNGA 80. That is indeed what matters, not whether President Tinubu physically attended.

    •Rahman is Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media and Special Duties.

  • Business leaders discuss Africa-led solutions, sustainable development at UNGA 80

    Business leaders discuss Africa-led solutions, sustainable development at UNGA 80

    In the backdrop of the ongoing UNGA 80, prominent African leaders gathered at the World Trade Center in New York City on Friday for Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC), a high-profile official side event of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

    Hosted by global communications firm Allison Worldwide, in partnership with The King’s Trust Group, and African public relations company Black House Media (BHM), the breakfast event brought together executives from across Africa and the U.S. to discuss strategies for Africa-led innovation, investment, and sustainable development.

    The event featured an exclusive fireside chat with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, Chairman of Access Holdings, Chairman of Coronation Group, Chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, and member of the Kings Trust Africa Advisory Board, who shared insights into Africa’s investment landscape, spotlighting opportunities to bridge African entrepreneurs with global capital.

     “Unlocking Africa’s youth potential, connecting entrepreneurs to global markets, and ensuring inclusive growth are not just aspirations — they are imperatives if Africa is to shape the 21st century,” he stated.

    Following the fireside, Claudine Moore, Managing Director, Africa, Allison Worldwide, who moderated the session with Aig-Imoukhuede, emphasised the importance of building platforms like ABC to amplify African innovation.

     “This is our third annual UNGA event and the second in The Africa Breakfast Conversation series. Our goal with all our events is to not only create the space for candid conversations but also a space for high-level connections that lead to action and impact. Our vision is that our events contribute to positioning Africa as a driver of global sustainable development,” she said.

    The discussions at the event highlighted Africa’s youthful population as a significant driver of future growth, with nearly 70 percent of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. By 2030, one in five people globally will be African, underscoring the continent’s central role in shaping the world’s future.

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    A panel titled Generation Potential — Powering Africa’s Youth Through Nutrition, Skills, Access & Opportunity featured insights from Shalom Ndiku, Director of Policy, Food4Education; H.E. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone; Geoffrey Kasangaki, CEO, Asante Africa Foundation; Abeiku Greene, Outgoing Executive Director, Junior Achievement Ghana; and Ben Ovio, Chief Responsibility Executive, ENDIP International.

    The panelists discussed how nutrition, education, and youth skills development can fuel Africa’s next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

    Reflecting on the collaboration with Allison and BHM for this edition of the Africa Breakfast Conversation (ABC), The King’s Trust commented: “We are proud to support forums like ABC that put youth, innovation, and opportunity at the centre of Africa’s development agenda. Today was a chance for us to convene, to learn what we are doing right, but more importantly, to learn where we can do more to invest in Generation Potential.”

    The second panel, Africa’s Role in the Future of Technology, Media, AI & Finance, featured Iyin Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa; Ayeni Adekunle, Founder & CEO, BHM; and Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director, News Central TV.

    The session, moderated by Wendu Nwakanma, Vice President, Goldman Sachs, explored how Africa’s growing tech and creative ecosystems are shaping global industries, from fintech to artificial intelligence and media.

    Speaking on the significance of the right investment in Africa, Ayeni Adekunle, Founder and CEO of BHM, said, “This gathering is an opportunity to have the right conversations about our continent – the opportunities and the challenges. We’re providing guests with a space where conversations can flow freely, turning ideas into impactful initiatives that foster sustainable growth across Africa.”

    Throughout the event, speakers underscored the importance of cross-sector partnerships, diaspora engagement, and long-term investment in Africa’s growth. According to recent data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), foreign direct investment flows to Africa stood at $50 billion in 2024, representing 3.7 percent of global FDI and reflecting continued confidence in the continent’s potential.

    The Africa Breakfast Convos aligned with the UNGA 80s’ broader focus on global progress and sustainable development. As the event concluded, there was a palpable sense of optimism about Africa’s future and its ability to lead in critical sectors such as renewable energy, technology, and youth-driven innovation — setting the stage for deeper collaboration and continued investment in the continent’s sustainable development.

    Allison is a global integrated marketing and communications agency, with operations across 50 markets throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and positive change for clients, colleagues, and communities. With a diverse range of expertise and a forward-looking mindset, Allison delivers game-changing results that make a lasting impact. Allison is owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), one of the fastest growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. Agency partners leverage Stagwell’s technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive measurable results and optimize return on marketing investment for more than 1,700 clients worldwide.

    BHM is a media and communications services company, home to public relations and reputation management consultancy BlackHouse Media (UK & Nigeria); Pan African communications advisory firm, ID Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, etc); and marketing technology platform, Plaqad. BHM was named one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2023 and 2024 by the Financial Times.

    The King’s Trust Group is a global network of support for young people, established by His Majesty King Charles III, our Royal Founding President. Our mission is to work for young people. Together with our partners, we empower young people to build the confidence, skills and experience they need to succeed in the world of work. We do this through programmes focused on Education, Employment and Enterprise. We are active in over 20 countries. Since 1976, we have supported over 1.3 million young people to change their lives for the better. “The King’s Trust Group” includes The King’s Trust Group Company and its charitable subsidiaries – King’s Trust International, King’s Trust USA, King’s Trust Canada, King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand and King’s Trust Australia – plus The King’s Trust in the UK.

  • Nigerian leaders, global investors explore digital trade agenda at UNGA 80

    Nigerian leaders, global investors explore digital trade agenda at UNGA 80

    Nigerian leaders and international investors convened in New York during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to spotlight Africa’s digital trade opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

    The roundtable, organised by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), was led by Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani and focused on accelerating digital commerce, startup growth, and innovation across the continent.

    Speaking at the session themed “Accelerating Digital Trade Across Africa Through AfCFTA,” Dr. Tijani highlighted the strategic role of digital transformation in unlocking Africa’s economic potential and strengthening Nigeria’s position in the global digital economy.

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    The dialogue drew key figures from Africa’s tech and innovation ecosystem, including Senegal’s Minister of Communications, Innovation & Technology, Hon. Salima Bah; Andela Co-founder, Iyin Aboyeji; Co-Creation Hub Africa’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai; Chairman of Computer Warehouse Group, Philip Obioha; filmmaker and entrepreneur, Omoni Oboli; and investor Sudeep Ramnani.

    Ramnani, co-founder of digital banking platform PalmPay and early backer of Paystack, commended Nigeria’s drive to improve its digital infrastructure and foster entrepreneurship. He stressed that such initiatives build investor confidence and accelerate sustainable innovation.

    Alongside his partner Jai Mahtani, Ramnani has continued to support tech-driven growth in Nigeria, including recent investments in Lagos-based food delivery company, Chowdeck.

    As UNGA 80 wrapped up, Nigeria’s delegation left with renewed commitment to strengthening digital trade and innovation. Stakeholders agreed that Africa’s future growth lies in its ability to harness technology, entrepreneurship, and policy reform to drive continental integration.

  • Allison announces speakers for second edition of Africa Breakfast Conversations at UNGA 80

    Allison announces speakers for second edition of Africa Breakfast Conversations at UNGA 80

    • *Aig-Imoukhuede to headline fireside on Africa’s investment landscape, as African leaders speak on youth potential, innovation, others

    Allison Worldwide, Black House Media (BHM), and The King’s Trust Group have announced the stellar line-up of speakers for the second edition of the exclusive Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC), taking place on Friday, September 26, at the World Trade Center, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).

    Headlining the event is an exclusive fireside chat featuring one of Africa’s most influential business leaders, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Bank, CEO of Coronation Group, and a member of The King’s Trust Africa Advisory Board. Aig-Imoukhuede, one of Africa’s most respected bankers and investors, and his session will focus on Africa’s investment landscape, exploring high-impact investment opportunities, bridging African entrepreneurs to global capital, and unlocking Africa’s youth as an investment engine.

    Under the theme “African Innovation: Building Together for Sustainable Development,” this high-level gathering will unite influential voices from business, government, technology, media, and philanthropy to explore how African-led innovation and cross-sector partnerships can fast-track progress toward the UN SDGs.

    The 2025 edition features high-level conversations, including a panel titled “Generation Potential—Powering Africa’s Youth Through Nutrition, Skills, Access & Opportunity.” The panel session will feature bold conversation on fueling Africa’s future through nutrition, education, and opportunity.

    The panelists for the session are Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO, Food4Education; Geoffrey Kasangaki, CEO, Asante Africa Foundation; Abeiku Greene, the outgoing Executive Director, Junior Achievement Ghana; and Ben Ovio, Chief Responsibility Executive, ENDIP International.

    The panel will be moderated by Claudine Moore, the Managing Director, Africa, Allison Worldwide, and one of ABC’s hosts.

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    Also, a panel focusing on Africa’s Role in the Future of Technology, Media, AI, and Finance, to explore how Africa’s tech and creative ecosystems are shaping global influence, will be led by leading industry experts and business leaders, which includes Iyin Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa, and co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela; Ayeni Adekunle, Founder and CEO, BHM; Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director, News Central TV; Cuppy, DJ, philanthropist, and King’s Trust Global Ambassador; and Sonny Iroche, Senior Academic Advisor, African Studies Centre, Oxford University.

    This panel will be moderated by Wendu Nwakanma, Vice President, Northeast Regional Business Development Lead, Goldman Sachs.

    The event will also feature the launch of the Second Edition of the Africa Business Cultural Intelligence Report by Allison Africa, offering actionable insights for global and pan-African businesses operating in five high-potential economies, including Ghana, Rwanda, Egypt, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire.

    “Africa’s growth story is real, and the Africa Breakfast Conversations is fast becoming the go-to platform for authentic cross-sector collaboration around Africa’s development. From youthful innovators to tech disruptors and global investors, the event will spark the bold ideas, partnerships, and investments that will power Africa’s next decade of growth,” Claudine Moore, Managing Director, Africa at Allison Worldwide, stated.

    Launched in 2024 by Allison Worldwide and BHM in partnership, Africa Breakfast Conversations was created to foster meaningful dialogue between African innovators, global investors, and development leaders during UNGA.

  • Shettima arrives New York for UNGA 80

    Shettima arrives New York for UNGA 80

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from Monday, September 22, to Sunday, September 28, 2025.

    Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level general debate, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and participate in several bilateral meetings and side events, including the Global Champions Roundtable on Adequate and Affordable Housing.

    He was received at the John F. Kennedy International Airport by Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Charge d’Affaires at Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Ambassador Samson Itegboje, and other senior officials.

    Speaking on Nigeria’s priorities at this year’s Assembly, Tuggar reaffirmed the country’s commitment to effective multilateralism and reforms of the global financial system. 

    He said Nigeria was championing the UN Global Convention on Taxation, which he described as central to ongoing efforts to create a fairer international financial architecture.

    According to a statement on Monday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Tuggar said “this is something that has put Nigeria in the position of leadership. 

    “We also want to ensure that Nigeria’s push to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council is sustained, because Africa has a common position on this through the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration”, Tuggar said.

    The Minister stressed that Africa must secure at least two permanent seats on the Security Council and highlighted Nigeria’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations. 

    He also reiterated Nigeria’s positions on conflicts in Gaza, Eastern Congo, and Sudan, noting that the Vice President will meet the Sudanese Prime Minister and attend the African Union Peace and Security Council session.

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    Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani, who is part of the delegation, said Nigeria’s presence at UNGA 80 would further reposition the country as a prime investment destination. 

    He pointed to opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture and skills-based education.

    Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole, added that Nigeria would use the platform to promote the Renewed Hope Agenda through targeted interventions, including a “Nigeria Investment Day” scheduled for Monday. 

    She said priority sectors such as solid minerals, telecommunications, and technology would be showcased to global investors.

    The week-long Assembly, which marks the UN’s 80th anniversary, is expected to focus heavily on global security, climate action, sustainable development, and financing for development.