DistantNews
Support us
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Conflict & Security

Nigeria, UN to Boost West Africa Border Security

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Nigeria and the United Nations will enhance collaboration on border policing across West Africa to address transnational security threats.
  • President Bola Tinubu has directed immediate engagement with the UN to support regional border security efforts.
  • Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim confirmed President Tinubu's acceptance of an invitation to the 80th UN General Assembly in September.

Nigeria and the United Nations are set to strengthen their collaboration on border policing throughout West Africa, aiming to combat transnational security threats. This initiative follows directives from President Bola Tinubu, who has mandated immediate engagement with the UN to bolster regional border security efforts.

The President is going to put a lot of effort into West Africa border policing. He gave specific directives on what to do immediately.

— Sen. Jimoh IbrahimNigeria’s Ambassador to the UN disclosed this after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Nigeria's Ambassador to the UN, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, announced the plan after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ibrahim described the region's porous borders as a significant security challenge that necessitates robust international cooperation. "I will be going back to the UN to ensure that West Africa is taken as a case study for border policing so that our security is well guaranteed," he stated, expressing confidence in the UN's support for Nigeria's initiative.

I will be going back to the UN to ensure that West Africa is taken as a case study for border policing so that our security is well guaranteed.

— Sen. Jimoh IbrahimThe envoy expressed confidence that the UN would support Nigeria’s initiative to strengthen regional border security.

The ambassador also confirmed that President Tinubu has accepted an invitation to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. During the assembly, Tinubu is expected to address world leaders on his administration's reform agenda and participate in high-level meetings focused on energy, education, and healthcare. "The President has graciously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting. He has a speech to deliver to the world on Nigeria’s reform success," Ibrahim added.

The UN will give support in respect of West Africa border policing. These are the kind of issues the UN was established to address.

— Sen. Jimoh IbrahimThe ambassador expressed confidence that the UN would support Nigeria’s initiative to strengthen regional border security.

Discussions also covered managing the President's schedule to prioritize key engagements at the Assembly. While Ambassador Ibrahim declined to comment on potential meetings with other world leaders, such as U.S. President Donald Trump, he noted that Tinubu would have a prominent role, including a front-row seat and a prime speaking slot at the General Assembly.

The President has graciously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting. He has a speech to deliver to the world on Nigeria’s reform success.

— Sen. Jimoh IbrahimAccording to him, Tinubu will address world leaders on his administration’s reform agenda and participate in high-level meetings on energy, education and healthcare.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog