President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level global meeting.

The President is expected to participate in the UN General Assembly’s General Debate, scheduled to hold from September 22 to 28, 2026. Tinubu is also expected to address world leaders and take part in several high-level meetings and side events during the week-long gathering.

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, confirmed that Tinubu will attend the global event. According to him, the President’s participation will provide an opportunity for Nigeria to showcase the reforms being implemented by his administration and strengthen diplomatic engagement with the international community.

The Nigerian leader is expected to use the UN platform to discuss issues affecting West Africa, including border security and regional cooperation. He is also expected to participate in meetings on major global concerns such as climate action, sea-level rise and pandemic preparedness.

Tinubu personally attended the 78th UN General Assembly in 2023, while Vice President Kashim Shettima represented Nigeria at the 79th and 80th sessions. The 2026 event will therefore mark the President’s return to the UN General Assembly in person after three years.

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly officially opens on September 8, while the high-level General Debate will take place from September 22 to 28 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.