Nigeria took center stage at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with a high-profile side event held at the Nigeria Mission House in New York, where government officials, thought leaders, and members of the Diaspora highlighted achievements under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The gathering, which drew significant attention, showcased Nigeria’s progress in governance, innovation, and development while reaffirming the country’s leadership role in Africa and globally.
Chief Emeka Molokwu, chairman of Renewed Hope USA, described the event as “a defining moment” that united home-based leadership with the Diaspora in telling Nigeria’s story. J. K. Adebola, global chairman of Renewed Hope Global, noted that the platform “not only showcased Nigeria’s resilience but reaffirmed its central role in shaping Africa’s destiny.”
Prince Ade Omole, a Diaspora leader, underscored the role of Nigerians abroad in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, calling the Diaspora “a vital bridge driving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
The event attracted top dignitaries including the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate; Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande; Senator Abiodun Olujimi; as well as heads of the National Identity Management Commission, National Information Technology Development Agency, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, National Emergency Management Agency, National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, and the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office.
Speakers outlined achievements across various sectors, including digital transformation, identity management, youth empowerment, healthcare delivery, social safety nets, financial inclusion, science and technology innovation, and emergency management. Each presentation reinforced Nigeria’s determination to implement reforms and chart a path toward national prosperity.