Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, a lawyer and businessman, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over his appointment as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations.
Ibrahim, who was also elected as chairman of Budget and Administration of the fifth committee of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, stated this during his acceptance speech, and used the opportunity to also appreciate all the regional groups and delegations for their support and confidence.
He said, “Let me express my profound appreciations to the President Bola Ahmed Mr. President as your student in the reforms class be assured that those teaching slides will reflect in the Budget, Appropriations and Human Resources of the United Nations
“Let me thank the good people of Nigeria for this historic achievement. I assured my colleagues of 193 member states that at this challenging time in history it’s my responsibility to provide strategy in chaotic situations.
Ibrahim added, “It’s indeed an honour and a privilege to have been appointed by this distinguished Assembly as the Chair of the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly. I’m elated by your trust, yet humbled by the responsibility bestowed on me today, to coordinate the Committee’s heavy and complex workload.
According to him, the Committee functions as the principal body responsible for all matters pertaining to administration, budgets, and human resources. “It includes all 193 UN Member States, emphasising the significance of this committee in steering the UN’s financial and administrative operations.”
He added, “Allow me to extend sincere appreciation to all regional groups and delegations for their support and confidence. I also warmly congratulate and thank our Bureau colleagues, the Vice-Chairs and Rapporteur, as we collectively undertake this important responsibility in the spirit of cooperation and shared purpose. We equally pay tribute to the outgoing Bureau for their distinguished stewardship and express appreciation to the Secretariat for its continued professionalism and support to the Committee. 828. Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
“We’re at a pivotal time. The United Nations has launched the UN80 reforms to streamline its internal operations and improve efficiency. These updates build on the plans from when the current management team was chosen a few years ago. Today, these efforts are even more important given the increasing financial challenges the organisation faces, including a budget shortfall of over $1.8 billion and ongoing efforts to ensure that Member States pay their assessed contribution in full, on time and without pre-conditions. Though these steps might seem small, they’re meaningful moves towards achieving the organisation’s larger goals, including rethinking how things are run and finding ways to cut costs. This is especially vital as demand for the UN’s work continues to grow among its Member
States.”
The Ambassador noted that the global system is characterised by rising geopolitical tensions and economic difficulties, which have contributed to increased poverty. Poor
governance, stemming from inadequate responses to increasingly destructive technological innovations, further exacerbates these issues. Leadership has become a central focus of the global development agenda. It’s essential that we
respond proactively; otherwise, the ecosystem will act on our behalf. The current
moment demands actions that treat knowledge development as a strategic response to insecurity, development, and leadership.
“The global economy faces substantial challenges, with clear shortcomings in meeting human development needs. This period requires the United Nations to manage deficit financing arising from converging complexities that place significant burdens on revenue. Within this framework, the Fifth Committee is expected to adopt a consensus-based decision-making policy. The Committee operates through an intensive, consensus-driven process to ensure broad agreement among all nations. This methodology is crucial to securing the effective implementation of the United Nations Charter, which affirms the equality of member states and advocates the development of a collaborative and cooperative global economy. Given heightened tensions, a prompt, critical, and innovative strategy is required to create opportunities within this intricate environment.”
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