Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a powerful case for Nigeria to be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the institution must be reformed to reflect the world as it is today.
Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Vice President delivered a speech outlining several key steps required to strengthen global peace and development. At the top of his agenda was the urgent need for institutional reform at the UN, with Nigeria's inclusion in the Security Council as a central demand.
Shettima stated that for the UN to maintain its relevance, it must acknowledge the significant global changes since its founding. He contrasted Nigeria's past as a colony of 20 million people with its present status as a sovereign nation of over 230 million, projected to be the third most populous country in the world. He positioned Nigeria as a stabilizing force in Africa and a consistent partner in global peacekeeping missions.
The Vice President described the nation's bid for a permanent seat not just as a request, but as a demand for fairness, proper representation, and a restoration of credibility to the entire multilateral system. He also called for greater action on sovereign debt relief and stressed that African nations rich in mineral resources must be allowed to benefit from their own wealth. His address was a firm declaration of Nigeria's intent to assume a more prominent role in global decision-making.

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