Nigeria objects un security councils composition

Nigeria has indeed expressed concerns and objections to the composition of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on several occasions. Here are some key points:

  1. Lack of African representation: Nigeria has consistently argued that the UNSC does not adequately represent the African continent. With only three permanent members (China, France, and the United Kingdom) and ten non-permanent members, Africa is underrepresented in the Council.
  2. Inequitable distribution of seats: Nigeria has criticized the unequal distribution of seats among regions. The African continent, which accounts for about 15% of the world's population, has only three permanent seats, while Europe has five permanent seats and Asia has two.
  3. Lack of representation for developing countries: Nigeria has also argued that the UNSC does not adequately represent the interests of developing countries. Many developing countries, including those in Africa, are not represented in the Council, and those that are represented often have limited influence.
  4. Inadequate representation for small island developing states: Nigeria has also expressed concerns about the lack of representation for small island developing states (SIDS) in the UNSC. SIDS are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, natural disasters, and other global challenges, and Nigeria believes they deserve a greater voice in the Council.
  5. Need for reform: Nigeria has called for reforms to the UNSC to make it more representative, effective, and accountable. This includes increasing the number of permanent and non-permanent seats, improving the representation of developing countries and SIDS, and strengthening the Council's decision-making processes.

In 2015, Nigeria, along with other African countries, submitted a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly calling for reforms to the UNSC. The resolution, known as the "African Group's Draft Resolution," proposed increasing the number of permanent and non-permanent seats, improving the representation of developing countries and SIDS, and strengthening the Council's decision-making processes.

While the resolution was not adopted, it reflected Nigeria's ongoing commitment to promoting greater representation and participation of developing countries in the UNSC.