Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for Africa to be granted permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, saying the continent’s continued exclusion undermines the fairness, credibility and legitimacy of the global governance system.
Shettima made the call during a meeting with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Vice President stressed that Africa’s absence from the Security Council’s permanent membership remains a major concern, particularly as the continent continues to push for a more inclusive and equitable international system.
The meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on Africa’s representation in global decision-making and the need to address longstanding inequalities in the international governance structure.
State House Correspondent Abdurrahman Jibrila reports that the Vice President made the remarks before returning to Nigeria.