“The World of 2026 Is Too Different for the 1945 Power Structure” — Tinubu


 


Nigeria Demands Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa


By Umar Umb


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, declaring that the power structure established in 1945 no longer reflects the realities of the world in 2026.


The President’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York was delivered on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima.


Tinubu stressed that Africa cannot continue to remain outside the table where major global decisions are made, despite the continent being significantly affected by decisions of the UN Security Council.


Nigeria therefore called for at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with the full rights and responsibilities of permanent membership, including veto power if the veto system remains, alongside five non-permanent seats.


Diplomacy Over Coercion


Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, cooperation and international law rather than coercion, isolation or the unlawful use of force.


Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to play a greater role in promoting peace and security across Africa, building on the country’s long-standing contributions to peacekeeping, mediation and regional security cooperation.


Economic Reform, Climate Change and Energy


On the economy, Nigeria linked its foreign-policy priorities with domestic economic reforms, emphasizing stronger institutions, investment and the expansion of the private sector.


Nigeria also called for increased access to climate finance, technology and technical expertise for developing countries, while reaffirming its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.


Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Africa’s Youth


Tinubu warned against allowing fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prevent the world from benefiting from its potential to transform healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and economic development.


Nigeria also invited the international community to deepen partnerships with Africa’s young technology innovators and increase investment in digital infrastructure, broadband, research and technology entrepreneurship.


AfCFTA and Africa’s Economic Transformation


Nigeria described the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a major pillar for transforming Africa’s economy, urging the continent to move beyond dependence on raw-material exports and focus more strongly on value addition, industrialisation, innovation and knowledge-driven economic growth.


On security, Nigeria called for stronger intelligence-sharing mechanisms, efforts to disrupt terrorist financing and illegal arms trafficking, while emphasizing education, economic opportunities, good governance and respect for human rights as important elements in addressing insecurity.


Diplomatic Solution to the Sudan Crisis


Nigeria also called for accelerated diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Sudan, with emphasis on protecting civilians, ensuring humanitarian access and upholding international law.


In closing, Nigeria reaffirmed its preference for cooperation over confrontation, dialogue over division, hope over fear, and partnership over isolation.


The call for UN Security Council reform reflects Nigeria’s broader position that global institutions should better represent the realities of the contemporary international system, including Africa’s demand for stronger and more meaningful representation in global decision-making.


INSIGHT TRIBUNE NEWS

Abuja, Nigeria

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