Tinubu Advocates UN Charter Preamble in Constitutions

President Bola Tinubu has proposed the incorporation of the United Nations Charter preamble into the national constitutions of member states to reinforce shared values and collective responsibility towards human rights and peace. This initiative was announced by Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr.

Jimoh Ibrahim, during a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, prior to Tinubu's participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly scheduled for September. Ibrahim, who chairs the Budget Appropriations Committee of the UN General Assembly, stated that adopting the UN Charter preamble would serve as a permanent reminder of the collective responsibilities of member states.

The proposal aims to deepen the commitment of member states to preserve international peace and security, protect fundamental human rights, promote justice, and encourage peaceful coexistence. Ibrahim welcomed the continued commitment of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and noted that the proposal received applause during the General Assembly meeting, reflecting broad support for Nigeria's initiative to promote global solidarity and reinforce the foundational principles of the United Nations.