Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria’s candidate for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General must believe in Africa’s aspirations in global affairs. He recently had his say via a press statement issued by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, and Nigerians have been reacting.
According to him, Nigeria will stand for equity, justice, and fairness in its support for any candidate seeking the position of the Secretary-General of the UN.
Shettima added that he would recommend a Costa Rican diplomat on the basis of Nigeria’s relationship with Latin America and gender inclusion, among other factors.
His words, “Nigeria will also support a candidate who believes in Africa’s aspirations in global affairs, specifically securing positions in key decision-making bodies and promoting multilateralism.
Thank you for seeking Nigeria’s perspective for your candidature for the United Nations Secretary-General.
Nigeria and Costa Rica share a common historical background connecting both countries and their regions.
We also have a cordial relationship with Latin America, and we do not wish to jeopardise it.
Beyond our historical ties and relations rests our interest in conflict prevention, multilateralism, and the peace of our nations.
It has yet to reflect the integration of Africa, with its huge population estimated at over 1.3 billion people.”
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