Tinubu’s UN absence didn’t affect Nigeria’s position — Jimoh Ibrahim

Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has defended President Bola Tinubu's absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly, stating that it did not impact Nigeria's prominent position at the event. Ibrahim argued that more than 60% of the officials scheduled to speak were represented by vice presidents or foreign ministers, making Tinubu's travel to New York unnecessary for a speech lasting only 15 minutes.

He also noted that major countries like South Africa, China, and Russia were not represented by their presidents at the assembly.

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