Before returning to Nigeria, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima met with the Costa Rican candidate for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan.
During his interaction with Grynspan, Senator 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).
According to him, 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 choice of the Costa Rican diplomat on the basis of Nigeria’s relationship with Latin America and gender inclusion, among other factors.
He emphasised 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 VP 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.
She added that her candidature will promote an agenda that prioritises peace above other interests, assuring that Africa’s ambition of being a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council will be given urgent attention and actualised.
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