BREAKING: Presidency confirms Tinubu's absence from UN General Assembly

Author: Vanessa OnahPublished on: September 20, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
BREAKING: Presidency confirms Tinubu's absence from UN General Assembly

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be physically present at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following his three-week vacation in Europe, he has decided to return to Nigeria and has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation. Tinubu was scheduled to speak as the 10th speaker during the General Debate on September 23.

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