UN at 75: Buhari calls for equitable representation in security council
The President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd . ) , on Monday, joined world leaders at a virtual event to commemorate the 75 th anniversary of the United Nations.
Due to the global COVID – 19 pandemic , the UN for the first time convened world leaders in a virtual format for the High -level meetings and the annual General Debate.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Femi Adesina , the President , in his video message to the UN at 75 event , amplified Nigeria’ s achievements at the UN since 1960 when the country officially joined the organisation .
The statement was titled “ At 75 , UN has remained true to the aspirations of founders , says President Buhari . ”
Adesina quoted the President as stressing the need for fair and equitable representation in the Security Council “ if we must achieve the United Nations we need. ”
Buhari said , “ The demand for the reform of the United Nations Security Council is just and a place for Africa in the very strategic organ of the organisation is long overdue.
“ In our collective effort to rebuild the United Nations of our dream , Nigeria reaffirms her commitment to upholding the principles of the United Nations including : human rights , peace and security , as well as democratic governance .
“ I, therefore , reiterate Nigeria’ s rededication to multilateralism and the rules – based international system .
“ It is my hope that this anniversary will encourage us to respond to the numerous challenges we face and support efforts aimed at building the United Nations system we desire. ”
