By Frank Ulom
NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr Peter Odey, has led a delegation from the state to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), currently being held in New York, United States.
The state delegation includes, High Chief Higgins Peters (Natural Leader of the North) and Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Chairman of the Cross River State Green Economy Commission.
They arrived in New York on Monday for the 2025 Climate Week, which has the theme: “Better together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” as outlined by Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, the President of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
The Assembly opened on 9th September. The high-level General Debate started on Monday, 22nd September. The General Assembly will run from September 22nd to 30th.
Cross River State will participate in the different events, where more than 150 leaders will address the United Nations (UN).
Statements are expected to observe a voluntary 15-minute time limit, though many run longer.
With its rich and large rainforest, Cross River lead the way for the green economy, not only in Nigeria but in West Africa. The is expected to benefit from the outcome of the meeting just like Brazil and other nations.
Experts project Cross River to drive the green economy in Nigeria, with a large population of over 200 million people.
Converseer reports that in September, leaders from around the world gather at the United Nations in New York to debate and pass resolutions on the biggest issues facing the planet.
Below is the lineup of activities for the 2025 General Assembly:
22nd September
Time: 9 am – 10 am
Venue: General Assembly Hall
Topic: High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations
Time: 2 pm – 4pm
Venue: Economic and Social Council Chamber
Topic: SDG Moment
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Venue: General Assembly Hall
Topic: High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Venue: General Assembly Hall
Time: 2 pm – 8 pm
Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber
Topic: High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women
23th – 27th September and 29th September
Venue: General Assembly Hall
Topic: General Debate
24th September
Time: 2 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber
Topic: Climate Summit
24th September
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: ECOSOC Chamber
Topic: First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy: Implementing commitments on financing development
25th September
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Venue: Conference Room 1
Topic: High-level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being
Time: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Conference Room 4
Topic: High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber
Topic: High-level Meeting to Launch the Global Dialogue on AI Governance
26th September
Time: 10 am – 1 pm / 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber
Topic: High-level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
30 September
Time: 10 am – 1 pm / 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: UN General Assembly
Topic: High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar
