At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria called for a stronger African voice in the management of world affairs. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on September 24 on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people, restated Africa's long-standing demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria argued that a continent which occupies so much of the Council's agenda cannot continue to remain outside its permanent membership. The article notes that Nigeria, given its population, diplomatic history, economic weight and contribution to peacekeeping, has justification to play a leading role in making that case.
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