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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja from New York where he participated in the 73rd session of the United Nations general assembly.

He also attended other official engagements on the sideline of the UNGA73 between September 24 and 29.

The presidential aircraft conveying the president, his wife, Aisha, and some members of his entourage took off from JFK International Airport on Saturday and landed at the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Sunday.

Abba Kyari, chief of staff to the president, and Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police, were among government officials who welcomed Buhari at the airport.

The highpoint of the president’s participation at the UNGA was his address on Tuesday.

Buhari, in his presentation, sought global cooperation on security, anti-corruption, irregular migration, climate change, and UN reforms, among others.

The president and his wife also attended a welcome reception hosted by Antonio Guterres, UN secretary-general, and his spouse.

Buhari and his delegation were also present at the ‘Mandela Peace Meeting on Global Peace’ in honour of the centenary birth of late South African President Nelson Mandela.

The Nigerian delegation participated in a meeting on the fight against tuberculosis organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The delegation also attended a meeting on financing the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and World Economic Forum’s sustainable development impact summit.

While in New York, Buhari had bilateral meetings with African and world leaders including Bill Gates with a view to promoting national and African interests.

Buhari also had an interactive session with Nigerian professionals based in the US and Canada.