Nigeria Addresses Global Leaders At 81st UNGA
Tinubu said Africa should get veto power and five non-permanent seats as Nigeria urged a UN overhaul and broader reform of global finance and climate policy.
- On Thursday, Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, demanding two permanent Security Council seats for Africa with full veto power and five non-permanent seats.
- Nigeria argues that the world of 2026 cannot remain captive to the distribution of power established in 1945, as Africa continues to fill the Council's agenda while absent from its permanent membership.
- Shettima cited Nigeria's peacekeeping history in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Darfur, Mali, and The Gambia, emphasizing the nation stands ready to assume greater responsibility for restoring continental peace and security.
- Beyond Security Council reform, Nigeria reiterated calls for redesigned international financial architecture, stressing that inadequate financing forces developing nations to prioritize debt servicing over education and healthcare.
- Under the Energy Transition Plan, Nigeria reaffirmed commitments to the Paris Agreement while noting Africa bears a heavy climate burden despite contributing under 4% of global emissions.
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Kashim Shettima Addresses 81st UNGA, Calls for Permanent African Seats on UN Security Council - OloriSuperGal
Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the 81st UNGA on Thursday, presenting Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in New York, Shettima represented Tinubu during the General Debate and outlined Nigeria’s positions on global challenges facing nations. His address emphasized Nigeria’s support for multilateralism, diplomacy, international law, and stronger cooperation among countries...
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