Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu is determined to address long-standing grievances fuelling insecurity across the country.
Ibrahim made the remarks in New York while presenting his letter of credence to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, where he conveyed the President’s commitment to tackling both domestic and global security challenges.
He stressed Africa’s growing relevance in global governance and renewed calls for a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council, noting that such inclusion would better reflect present-day geopolitical realities and strengthen collective security.
According to the envoy, Nigeria will continue to mobilise regional and international support to confront insecurity in the Sahel and across West Africa, while sustaining peace-building efforts on the continent.
On the economy, Ibrahim highlighted ongoing reforms by the administration, including the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification, and tighter monetary policies aimed at curbing inflation.
He said early signs point to improvements in debt sustainability and easing inflationary pressures, alongside continued investment in infrastructure and the power sector.
The ambassador also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to multilateral cooperation, particularly in promoting peace in sensitive regions such as the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the country remains ready to support global peace initiatives.
Responding, Guterres welcomed Ibrahim’s appointment, expressing confidence in his role as Nigeria’s envoy.
He said the United Nations looks forward to working closely with Nigeria to advance shared global priorities, describing Ibrahim’s assignment as both timely and significant.