President Bola Tinubu will today address world leaders in his debut at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held under the Presidency of Dennis Francis of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at the UN headquarters in New York, United States. [ad] As Heads of States take turns to deliver their addresses during the general assembly, Tinubu is expected to “highlight Nigeria’s efforts towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), tackling climate change and ensuring international peace and security, among others.
President Bola Tinubu will today address world leaders in his debut at the 78th United Nations General Assembly , held under the Presidency of Dennis Francis of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at the UN headquarters in New York, United States.
On Wednesday, the President is slated to participate in the high-level dialogue on financing for development. He will attend a high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. The theme of the UNGA is: ‘Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs towards peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all.’
Tijani, in a document, titled: ‘Driving Nigeria’s Economic Growth through Global Partnerships in Innovation and Technology,’ said he would be seeking partnerships for the country’s Universal Service Provision Fund , Artificial Intelligence training, and economic diversification through technology. Speaking further on the three key agendas that will form the crux of his participation at the global event, Tijani said: “As we work towards bridging the digital divide, we seek partnerships that can boost the USPF. Our goal is to connect a vast number of unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria, fostering inclusivity and ensuring that every Nigerian benefits from the digital revolution.”
“To this end, we are in pursuit of partnerships that can increase capital inflow to Nigerian startups via Foreign Direct Investments , bolstering our entrepreneurial ecosystem and setting the stage for sustainable growth,” Tijani stated.
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