By Awwal Umar Kontagora Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, is among Nigeria's high-powered delegation to the 79th Session...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, is among Nigeria's high-powered delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), currently underway in New York, United States of America.
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, is leading Nigeria's delegation to the 79th session of UNGA.
UNGA is the main policymaking organ of the UN, comprising all member states and providing a forum for multilateral discussions on international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations.
The first day of the high-level General Debate is expected to commence on Tuesday, 24th September 2024. Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, will participate in several activities at the event to strengthen global partnerships, share best practices, and exchange knowledge.
He will also use the opportunity to showcase the achievements and ongoing progress in Niger State to attract investments.
The Farmer Governor is expected to join his counterparts under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) at a side event titled, "Accelerating Sustainable Development: Harnessing Technology and Partnerships for SDG 3 and SDG 11."
The event will focus on how technology, combined with accountability and strategic partnerships, can empower subnational governments as accelerators for achieving SDGs 3 and 11.
Other side events in which the Farmer Governor is expected to participate include roundtable business meetings and investment summits covering various sectors, especially Oil & Gas, Mining, and Agriculture, organized by various international organizations.
At the end of the business meetings, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed on Education, Gender, Food Security, and Energy.
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