Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
Diplomat, UN General Assembly President
Born
December 7th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nigeria
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A distinguished career diplomat with extensive experience in international relations and governance. Served as President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, spearheading initiatives to address global challenges. Held various positions within the Nigerian government and contributed to international diplomacy efforts, showcasing commitment to multilateralism and cooperation among nations. Engaged in numerous high-level meetings and advocacy on issues such as sustainable development and peacekeeping.
Served as President of the UN General Assembly in 2019
Held various diplomatic roles in Nigeria
Contributed to international relations efforts
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