Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to UN Peacekeeping Efforts

By Nokai Origin, Abuja 

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations’ efforts in maintaining international peace and security.

Speaking at the Summit of the Future during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA, Badaru emphasised Nigeria’s significant contributions to global peace and security since its first engagement in the Congo in 1960.

In a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, Badaru said Nigeria has contributed to International Peace and Security in terms of troops, finance, logistics, and civilian experts to various African countries, including Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire.

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In addition, Nigeria has played a key role in regional security and stability in West Africa and the Sahel.

The Minister called on the United Nations Security Council to give just representation to Africa on a permanent basis at the UN Security Council, emphasising its importance for conscientious global peace, inclusivity, security, deepening global peace and building trust.

Addressing emerging security threats, the Minister highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies to prevent and address emerging security threats by stopping of illegal financial flows which will help in preventing kidnapping, banditry and stemming illicit arms and light weapons flow.

“We urge the international community to renew efforts to address these security challenges,” Badaru said.