Nigeria's new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has officially taken up his post after presenting his letter of credence to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters in New York. The ceremony, held on Monday, marked the formal start of Ibrahim's role as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and head of Nigeria's mission to the UN. During the event, Ibrahim conveyed President Bola Tinubu's goodwill and praised Guterres for his leadership amid global challenges. He highlighted Africa's consistent support for the UN Secretary-General and the G77 plus China bloc during General Assembly sessions, linking it to the push for a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council, which he described as a historic milestone for global peace and security.
Ibrahim affirmed Nigeria's backing for the UN80 reform agenda, saying it is accelerating development across the country and continent. He stated that President Tinubu expects him to collaborate closely with the UN to address shared challenges, including religious conflicts and crises rooted in long-standing grievances. The ambassador cited ongoing economic reforms under Tinubu's administration, including the removal of fuel subsidies, unification of the foreign exchange system, and tighter monetary policies. According to Ibrahim, these measures have yielded significant results: the GDP-to-debt ratio is now below 40%, debt servicing has dropped from 94% to below 60%, and inflation has decreased from 30% to 15%. He noted progress on legacy infrastructure projects and renewed focus on power sector investment. Nigeria, he added, remains committed to international tax reform, climate action, and restructuring the global financial system amid rising debt and geopolitical tensions.
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