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Nigeria lists conditions to support aspirants for UN Secretary General

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Just before returning to Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Costa Rican candidate for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan.

During his interaction with Ms Grynspan,  Shettima said Nigeria will stand for equity, justice, and fairness in its support for any candidate seeking the position of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).

A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima stated that the country 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.

He said he would recommend the Costa Rican diplomat on the basis of Nigeria’s relationship with Latin America and gender inclusion, among other factors.

“Thank you for seeking Nigeria’s perspective for your candidature of 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 rest our interest in conflict prevention, multilateralism, and the peace of our nations,” Shettima stated.

He also stated the need to reform the global governance architecture, which has changed between 1945 and 2026 but has yet to reflect the integration of Africa, with its huge population estimated at over 1.3 billion people.

Earlier in her remarks, Grynspan, who met with Shettima to seek Nigeria’s support for her candidature for the position of UN Secretary-General, said she was eager to lead the UN to implement the needed reforms and changes that most countries, particularly in the Global South, are advocating for.

“Coming from the Global South, I represent the interests and demands of the region. I also have a soft spot for Africa. I know the continent and its aspirations,” the Costa Rican candidate stated.

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