May 14, 2026

Buhari departs Abuja for UNGA meeting in New York [Photos]

By Farouk Mohammed

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday afternoon departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to attend the 74th Session of United Nations general Assembly in New York.

Okay.ng understands that the president tagged along some aides for this summit in United States of America.

The summit is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, September 17.

Buhari was accompanied to New York by Governors Abdullahi Sule, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Adegboyega Oyetola of Nasarawa, Kebbi and Osun States respectively; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Environment, Dr Muhammad Mahmoud; Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed; and Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire.

Also on the President’s delegation are: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management & Social Development, Sa’adiya Farouk; Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu; Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; National Coordinator/CEO, NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akobundu; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

See photos from the departure of President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja Airport on Sunday.

Buhari departs Abuja for New York on Sunday
Buhari departs Abuja for New York on Sunday
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