- VP Shettima delivered Nigeria's statement at UNGA 81 on 24 September
- Africa wants two permanent seats with the veto and five more elected seats
- Any change needs two-thirds of UN members, including all five permanent members
Explainer: why Nigeria wants permanent Security Council seats for Africa
At the UN General Assembly, Nigeria again demanded two permanent seats with veto power for Africa. Here is what that means and why it is so hard.
Every September, world leaders take turns at the podium of the UN General Assembly in New York. This year Nigeria used its slot to repeat a demand it has made for years: Africa must have permanent seats on the UN Security Council. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the 81st session…