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The envoy also called for greater collaboration from the international community, urging member states and partners to support Nigeria’s efforts as it works to tackle its domestic and developmental issues.
Nigeria has formally taken its seat at the United Nations following the accreditation of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as the country’s Permanent Representative.
Ibrahim presented his Letter of Credence on Monday at the UN headquarters, where he was received by Secretary-General António Guterres. The ceremony confirmed his status as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the global body.
Speaking after the presentation, Ibrahim conveyed assurances from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his administration is committed to addressing long-standing national challenges. He said the government would confront what he described as “generational problems” affecting the country.
The envoy also called for greater collaboration from the international community, urging member states and partners to support Nigeria’s efforts as it works to tackle its domestic and developmental issues.
Ibrahim’s posting is part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle by President Tinubu, who recently appointed over 40 ambassador-designates to represent Nigeria in key missions across the world