The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden has bid farewell to visiting First Ladies from other nations including the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu at the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Jill Biden who hosted the First Ladies to a lunch, described her interactions with the First Ladies as impactful adding that it was the last time she was hosting as the First Lady of the US.
Mrs Boden said the bond they have forged over the years in their struggle to promote peace in the world and attract development to their respective countries will continue beyond next year January when she is expected to vacate as the First Lady of the United States.
“ I appreciate you all for always coming for this gathering, I have a great feeling that I will be seeing more of you in my next chapter of life. I wish you all the best as you all return to your various countries it has come to my notice that many of you have a long way back home,” she stated.
Lunch events are common on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, serving as platforms for world leaders and their delegations to hold bilateral talks, forge partnerships and strengthen diplomatic ties.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu attended the lunch, held at Pier 57, New York, as one of the events marking the end of her engagements and participation at the 79th session of UNGA.
Lantana Nasir
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