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UN General Assembly Elects Nigerian as President

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has been elected president of the United Nations General Assembly. He becomes the 74th holder of the position taking over from Ecuardorian María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés. "Peace and security, poverty eradication, zero hunger, quality education, climate action and inclusion will constitute a major priority of my presidency," said Muhammad-Bande.

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Ambassador Tijjani Mohammad Bande, newly-elected President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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