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Nigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh Ibrahim

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  • Nigeria and the UN will collaborate to enhance border security across West Africa, following directives from President Bola Tinubu.
  • Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim stated that the UN will support Nigeria's initiative to treat the region as a case study for border policing.
  • President Tinubu also accepted an invitation to attend the 80th UN General Assembly in September, where he will discuss his administration's reforms.

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 specific directives from President Bola Tinubu, according to Nigeria's Ambassador to the UN, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim.

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 IbrahimAnnouncing President Tinubu's directives on enhancing West African border security.

Ambassador Ibrahim disclosed after a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja that the President has ordered immediate engagement with the UN. The goal is to bolster efforts to improve border security across the sub-region. Ibrahim highlighted the porous nature of West African borders as a significant security challenge that necessitates stronger 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.

— Sen. Jimoh IbrahimExplaining the plan to engage the UN on regional border security.

"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," Ibrahim stated. He expressed confidence that the UN would lend its support to Nigeria's endeavor, emphasizing that strengthening regional border security aligns with the UN's core mission.

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 IbrahimExpressing confidence in UN support for the border security initiative.

In addition to security matters, 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 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 IbrahimConfirming President Tinubu's attendance at the UN General Assembly.
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