Meanwhile, critics warn the pressure on Israel could further escalate tensions. Israel and its ally, the United States, have boycotted the conference.
Mr Afolabi described the festival as a testament to intersectoral partnership.
“We will all rue the day this decision was made,” said Ms Badenoch.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this month declared that there would never be a Palestinian state.
The UK will use the UN General Assembly to push for international backing of a framework for peace in the Middle East, following its recognition of a Palestinian state.
The customs boss reaffirmed the command’s commitment to frustrating drug cartels and smugglers.
Mr Keyamo noted that ensuring local operators thrived was central to his mandate.
The Canadian Federal Court, on Thursday, upheld a ruling classifying Nigeria’s main political parties, APC and PDP, as terrorist organisations.
The ruling stands as one of the clearest pronouncements by a foreign court equating Nigeria’s ruling and former ruling parties with terrorist entities under international law.
A majority of people in Germany support recognising a Palestinian state, according to a new poll, a move the federal government currently rejects.
