In a telephone conversation with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, October 29, Mr. Biden reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Africa has two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tugar revealed details of the 30-minute meeting and emphasized Biden’s steadfast stance.
“The president (Biden) has made it clear that he doesn’t see why Nigeria doesn’t have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council,” Tager said.
The dialogue comes in the wake of important discussions on Africa’s representation within the United Nations framework.
Tager noted that the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues regarding permanent membership on the Council, and that Biden reiterated the United States' commitment to promoting African representation.
“The United States is committed to helping Africa win two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council,” he added.
Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat is in line with long-standing calls for greater representation on the UN Security Council, where Africa currently holds three rotating seats among the 15 members of the Council.
The UN General Assembly elects five new non-permanent members each year for two-year terms, highlighting the limited influence African countries have over global security decisions. .
As dialogue continues, Biden’s support could be a crucial step in addressing Africa’s calls for equality in international representation.
