Foreign entities illegally mining Nigeria's gold, other minerals, Tinubu tells UNGA

“This is my first address before the General Assembly. Permit me to say a few words on behalf of Nigeria, on behalf of Africa, regarding this year’s theme,” said Commander-in-Chief and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. He was speaking on the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, which will run until 26 September. He sought to highlight several points important to him.said foreign actors have been knocking on Nigeria’s door.

At the UNGA, Mr Tinubu voiced his planned approach to armed groups. “Mercenaries and extremists with their lethal weapons and vile ideologies invade our region from the north” he said, “harmful traffic undermines the peace and stability of an entire region,” and there are plans to disband “extremist groups on our turf.”

“Our entire region is locked in protracted battle against violent extremists. In the turmoil, a dark channel of inhumane commerce has formed. Along the route, everything is for sale. Men, women, and children are seen as chattel,” Mr Tinubu said. He added, “The mayhem visited on resource-rich areas does not respect national boundaries. Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, CAR, the list grows.”He closed his speech with how he characterizes Africa: “Africa is not a problem to be avoided nor is it to be pitied. Africa is nothing less than the key to the world’s future.”

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