Nigeria's VP Shettima says Africa's UN Security Council exclusion undermines legitimacy
Vice President Kashim Shettima said Africa's absence from permanent UN Security Council membership weakens global governance, as Nigeria pushes for UN reform.
What happened
Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima said Africa's continued exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of global governance.123
He reaffirmed Nigeria's support for urgent reform of the United Nations, while meeting UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.12
Shettima commended UN Secretary-General António Guterres for consistently supporting greater representation, and praised Amina Mohammed for her contributions to multilateral diplomacy.3
Key points
- Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Africa's continued exclusion from permanent UN Security Council membership undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system.123
- The statement was made as Nigeria rallies support for UN reform, coinciding with a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.12
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details of Nigeria's specific reform proposals or how other UN member states or African nations have responded to Shettima's remarks.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided details of what was discussed in the meeting with Amina Mohammed beyond the general reference to UN reform.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
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Africa
- 1VanguardNGPrivate
Security council exclusion of Africa subverts global governance legitimacy – Shettima
- 2BusinessDayNGPrivate
Exclusion of Africa from UN Security Council subverts global governance legitimacy- Shettima
- 3Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
UN Security Council Exclusion Of Africa Undermines Global Governance, Says Shettima