Kebbi gov joins Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UN General Assembly in New York

File Photo: Gov Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has joined Nigeria’s delegation at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York, United States.

Idris is participating in Nigeria’s engagements alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is representing President Bola Tinubu at the global gathering.

The governor’s participation was disclosed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, on Tuesday.

The 81st UN General Assembly, which opened on September 8, 2026, is being held under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”

According to the statement, the high-level gathering brings together world leaders and representatives of member states to deliberate on global challenges, including sustainable development, climate action, peace and security, human rights, technological transformation and multilateral cooperation.

The statement quoted the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, as outlining Nigeria’s meetings, engagements and commitments during the General Assembly at a briefing attended by members of the Nigerian delegation.

It said Shettima was expected to present Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate on Thursday, September 24.

The statement said Idris’ participation would provide an opportunity for Kebbi to engage with global leaders, development partners, investors and international organisations, with a focus on attracting investment and strengthening partnerships for the state’s development.

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“Governor Nasir Idris’s participation provides an opportunity for Kebbi State to engage with global leaders, development partners, investors and international organisations, with particular attention to attracting investment and strengthening partnerships that can contribute to the state’s development,” the statement partly read.

The governor is also expected to participate in discussions on peace, security, sustainable development and investment, including activities around the proposed launch of the Northwest Peace, Security and Development Framework, 2026–2030.

Other engagements listed in the statement include the SDG Roundtable Discussion 2026, Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, African-Caribbean High-Level Interactive Dialogue and the Nigeria Investment Forum.

The statement said the participation of state governors and other Nigerian officials was part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s engagement with international partners and promote investment, development cooperation and strategic partnerships.

Other governors at the briefing included AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and Babagana Zulum of Borno states.

Also present were the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite; and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim.