By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will represent Nigeria at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to deliver a national address on September 23, 2026, in New York City.
According to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tinubu will be the 10th speaker on the roster during the morning session of the second day of the high-level debate. His speech is scheduled for approximately 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM New York time, which corresponds to 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM Nigerian time.
The theme for this year’s General Assembly is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
Beyond his main address, the Nigerian leader is expected to participate in several side meetings and summits focusing on climate change, pandemic preparedness frameworks, and West African border security.
Diplomatic sources indicate that Tinubu may also hold a bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump on the margins of the assembly, although this meeting has yet to be officially confirmed.
The annual UN General Assembly brings together world leaders to address pressing global challenges and chart a course for international cooperation.
