Nigeria’s President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan left Abuja today to New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

He will stop over in London, for a private visit, a statement by Reuben Abati, his spokesman said.

While in New York, President Jonathan will attend receptions hosted by President Barack Obama of the United States and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki Moon.

File photo: Jonathan to meet Obama again

The President will address the United Nations Security Council High-Level Session on Threats to International Peace and Security Caused By Terrorist Acts and present Nigeria’s Statement to the General Assembly on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

President Jonathan is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Mr. Ban Ki Moon and the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron.

He is expected back in Abuja on Thursday.