Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered a message at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, advocating for Africa to have permanent representation on the UN Security Council, including veto power for its permanent members. The article notes that Nigeria can deploy its soft power to advance Africa's quest for a more equitable and representative United Nations, but must first put its own house in order. Currently, the Security Council has five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected every two years.
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