President Nana Akufo-Addo has left the country to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 72^nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Whilst there, the President, as co-Chair of the Advocacy Group of Eminent Persons for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will participate in a series of SDGs events.

He will also deliver a speech on the theme “Africa Beyond Aid”, at the 5^th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development, at the Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York.

President Akufo-Addo will also hold bilateral talks with some colleague Heads of State, as well as with some CEOs of important global enterprises.

At an event organised by the Africa-America Institute, on 19^th September, the President will receive the “National Achievement Award” on behalf of the people of Ghana.

On September 21, President Akufo-Addo will deliver his maiden address to the UN General Assembly, and hold a meeting with UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on September 22.

He was accompanied by the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway and Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Minister for Gender, Children ad Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba; Deputy Minister for Energy, Mohammed Amin Adam; and officials from the Presidency are also part of the Presidents entourage

President Akufo-Addo is expected back in Ghana on September, 24.