The purpose of this note is to provide you the information necessary for you to access the United Nations to participate in Africa Open for Business: Global Partnerships for Trade and Investment with Africa, on the occasion of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Please find the Event information below:
Title: Africa Open for Business: Global Partnerships for Trade and Investment with Africa
Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
Time: 10:00 (10:00am) New York time (GMT -4)
Venue: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York
Website: https://www.ardn.ngo/events/aob2025/
Agenda: See Event Website
Concept Note: See Event Website
A United Nations Special Event Ticket (SET) is required to access the United Nations Headquarters.
SETs will be available for pick up at the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations located at 828 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017 beginning at 07:30 (7:30am) New York time (GMT -4) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
In order to obtain your SET, please present your Government or United Nations issued photo identification to a Event representative outside the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations. Please be aware that SETs will only be issued upon verification of your identity, and that you may be denied entry into United Nations grounds if the name on your government issued photo identification does not match the name on your SET.
The Event will begin promptly at 10:00 (10:00am) New York time (GMT -4). Therefore, we strongly suggest picking up your SET as early as possible, and allowing yourself at least one hour to clear United Nations Security.
You are responsible for making your own transportation arrangements to and from the Event.
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