President
Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met behind closed doors with the governors of Borno,
Kashim Shettima; Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje and Sokoto states; Aminu
Tambuwal in
the Presidential Villa, Abuja, before departing for New York, to attend the
72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Special
Adviser to the Sokoto State governor on Media, Imam Imam, confirmed the meeting
of the governors with the President on his Facebook page, yesterday.
The
President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also
confirmed the departure of President Buhari to New York, through the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.Adesina posted on his Facebook page:
“President Buhari departs Abuja to New York for the 72nd Session of the United
Nations General Assembly on Sept. 17, 2017.’’
The
President’s meeting with the governors, it was learnt, was in connection with
the emerging security issues, particularly the Military clash with the
Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in some parts of the South East region,
among others.
For instance,
Shettima, who is also the chairman of the Northern State governors’ forum, had
in a statement issued in Maiduguri, lauded the residents of the region for
keeping the peace in the face of the recent clashes.
“No Nigerian
deserves to be punished for the mere fact that he or she happens to be living
or doing legitimate business in any part of the country,’’Shettima was quoted
to have said in the statement.During the visit, the President is expected to
participate in the General Debate as well as deliver the country’s National
Statement at the 72nd session of UNGA 72.
The theme
for this year’s debate is: “Focusing on people: Striving for peace and a decent
life for all on a sustainable planet.”Buhari will also join other world leaders
at the welcoming reception to be hosted by the UN Secretary General, Antonio
Guterres.
The Nigerian
leader will also hold a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe and a lunch
meeting with President Donald Trump of the United States of America, along with
other world leaders.
The
president, who is being accompanied by the governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and
Ondo states as well as key cabinet ministers, will transit through London while
returning to the country.
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