By Abiola Olawale
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address global leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 24, 2025, during the high-level General Debate.
According to a revised provisional list from the UN headquarters, Tinubu is slated as the 17th speaker on the second day, delivering his address around 8:30 PM local time (2:30 PM Nigerian time).
The 80th UNGA, themed “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights,” opened on September 9, 2025, with German President Annalena Baerbock urging member states to unite against global crises such as war, poverty, and climate change.
The General Debate, running from September 23 to 30, will see about 195 world leaders, including 98 heads of state, 44 heads of government, and others, outline their nations’ positions on interconnected challenges.
The President of Brazil, Luiz da Silva, would be the first world leader to present his address to the 78th session, as is the tradition.
He will be followed by the US President, Donald Trump, the traditional second speaker, being the host country.
The New Diplomat gathered that the speaking order is still provisional subject to finalization.
According to the UN protocols, heads of state are speakers on the first and second day, while vice presidents, prime ministers, or heads of government typically speak as from the third day.
