President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stressed the need for the United Nations Security Council to reform its structure to ensure its continued relevance in global interventions.
The president made the demand at the 19th G20 leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
President Tinubu also said the Security Council should expand its permanent and non-permanent member categories to reflect the world’s diversity and plurality.
He reiterated Nigeria’s readiness and capability to represent Africa within the United Nations, called on the G20 Leaders to champion the idea “haven admitted the African Union as a group member.”
Tinubu noted that Africa deserves priority in this process, and two permanent seats should be allocated to it with equal rights and responsibilities adding that Nigeria stands ready and willing to serve as a representative of Africa in this capacity.
He especially commended the decision by the G20 to grant permanent membership to the African Union and for its consistency in sustaining the tradition of inviting guest countries to join the group.