Nigerian senator and diplomat, Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the Budget and Administration Committee of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s representation within the global body.
Announcing the development on Tuesday, Ibrahim expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people for what he described as a historic achievement.
The newly elected chairman pledged to provide effective leadership to the committee, emphasizing the importance of strategic direction at a time of global uncertainty.
Addressing representatives of the UN’s 193 member states, Ibrahim said he was committed to guiding the committee through current international challenges and ensuring sound administration and budgetary oversight.
“I assured my colleagues from the 193 Member States that, at this challenging time in history, it is my responsibility to provide strategic leadership in the midst of uncertainty,” he stated.
The Budget and Administration Committee plays a key role in overseeing administrative and financial matters within the United Nations system, making the position one of strategic importance in the organization’s governance structure.
Ibrahim’s election is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s presence and influence in multilateral affairs at the United Nations.
