The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, is participating in Nigeria’s engagements at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Governor Idris is attending the global gathering alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the General Assembly.

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

The high-level session 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 strengthening multilateral cooperation.

Vice President Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate on Thursday, September 24th.

Governor Nasir Idris’s participation is expected to provide an opportunity for Kebbi State to engage with international development partners, investors and organisations on areas of mutual interest.

The Governor is expected to highlight the state’s development priorities and explore partnerships in security, economic development, education, healthcare, infrastructure and sustainable development.

The Nigerian delegation is also expected to participate in several high-level meetings and events, including discussions on peace, security, sustainable development and investment.

Among the engagements are the proposed launch of the Northwest Peace, Security and Development Framework 2026–2030, the SDG Roundtable Discussion 2026, the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, the African-Caribbean High-Level Interactive Dialogue and the Nigeria Investment Forum.

The engagements are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s relationship with international partners while creating opportunities for investment, development cooperation and strategic partnerships.

Also present at the briefing were Governors AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Babagana Zulum of Borno State.

Other officials at the briefing included 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, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, among others.