President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, drawing the attention of world leaders to major issues threatening global peace.
Specifically, the President drew attention to the conflicts in the Middle East, the plight of the Rohingya, and the effect of climate change on security in West Africa, among other issues.
He challenged his counterparts to embrace dialogue and collaborate to address the challenges.
Read his full speech below.
STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI,
PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 73RD SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK,
25TH SEPTEMBER, 2018.
Madam President,
Fellow Heads of State and Government,
Mr. Secretary-General,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you, Madam President, on your well-deserved election as President of the 73rd General Assembly. As…
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