Fubara Joins Shettima, Other Officials At 81st UN General Assembly In New York

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has joined Vice President Kashim Shettima and other senior Nigerian government officials at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level global gathering, where he is expected to represent the President and deliver Nigeria’s national statement.

Governor Fubara is participating as a member of the Nigerian delegation alongside other senior government officials at the annual United Nations gathering, which brings together world leaders and representatives of member states to deliberate on issues of global importance.

The 81st session of the General Assembly opened on September 8, 2026, while the high-level General Debate is scheduled to hold from September 22 to 28.

The theme of this year’s General Assembly is, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”

Discussions during the high-level week are expected to focus on critical global issues, including sustainable development, climate action, health, peace and security, as well as emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence.

Governor Fubara’s participation places Rivers State within Nigeria’s official delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, alongside the Vice President and other senior government officials.