Nigeria and UN Collaborate to Enhance West Africa Border Security

On Wednesday, Nigeria's Ambassador to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed plans to strengthen border security across West Africa in collaboration with the UN. This announcement was made during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

President Tinubu directed immediate engagement with the UN to support efforts aimed at improving border security in the sub-region. Ibrahim emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation to address the security challenges posed by porous borders in the region.

He expressed confidence that the UN would support Nigeria's initiative to enhance regional border security. Additionally, Ibrahim confirmed that President Tinubu accepted an invitation to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, where he will address world leaders on his administration's reform agenda and participate in high-level meetings on energy, education, and healthcare.