Nigeria has presented its argument for adequate representation on the United Nations Security Council. It stated that, having participated in at least 41 peacekeeping missions worldwide and deploying over 200,000 troops for UN operations, it merits a seat on this global security body.
“It is on this basis that Nigeria continues to call for the reform of the United Nations Security Council to give just representation to Africa permanently for inclusivity and deepening of global peace and security,” said the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, when he addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, in New York, USA, on Sunday.
The Security Council is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Its 15 permanent members are responsible for maintaining international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving amendments to the UN Charter.
Additionally, the UNSC establishes peacekeeping missions, imposes international sanctions, and authorizes military actions.
At the summit, Nigeria’s defence minister said, “Nigeria has remained unequivocal in its commitment to international peacebuilding and security, since the first engagement of its troops in the Congo in 1960.
“To date, Nigeria has contributed to 41 peacekeeping operations worldwide, with over 200,000 Nigerian troops serving in UN peacekeeping missions.
“Under the regional and sub-regional cooperation, Nigeria has been involved in peacekeeping operations in field missions in Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Sudan and Sierra Leone, among others, and has contributed a lot in terms of finance, logistics, troops and civilian experts, making her one of the most significant African troops and police contributors to the United Nations missions.”
He contended that this qualifies Nigeria and Africa for fair representation “on a permanent basis to promote inclusivity and enhance global peace and security.” Badaru emphasized the necessity of developing professional African armies to combat terrorism on the continent and called for the operationalization of the African Standby Force. He also underscored the importance of comprehensive strategies to address transnational crime and illegal arms trafficking, especially in the Sahel region.
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