Africa: Nigeria Restates Demand for Two Permanent UNSC Seats, Veto Powers for Africa
Mr Shettima said the Council’s present configuration no longer reflected contemporary geopolitical realities and weakened the legitimacy of global decision-making. Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with veto powers for as long as the privilege exists. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the demand while delivering President…