What Buhari Told World Leaders About Russian Invasion, Climate Change, Others PremiumTimesng: Nigeria
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia will have 'adverse consequences for the world,"hindering our capacity to work together to resolve conflicts elsewhere, especially in Africa, the Middle East and Asia," Nigeria's President,Mr Buhari, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, added that"the ongoing war in Ukraine is making it more difficult to tackle the perennial issues that feature each year in the deliberations of this Assembly, such as nuclear...
6. Despite the challenging international environment, the United Nations has proved that it can be strong when the will of its members is harnessed for positive collective action. The guiding principles of this extraordinary institution is the promotion of peace and security, development and human rights. Latest in a chain of events challenging these principles is the Ukraine conflict which has already created strains that are perhaps unprecedented for a generation.
11. Happily, we also witnessed an incredible level of innovation and creativity from those who devised treatments and vaccines. These laudable achievements were underpinned by partnerships and international cooperation. We have also seen the bravery, care, and endurance of health professionals at every corner of the globe.
15. Climate change reduces opportunity and prosperity which, in Africa, Latin America and some parts of Asia also contribute to transnational organized crimes. 19. At the Cop 26 in Glasgow last year, I did say that Nigeria was not asking for permission to make the same mistakes that others have made in creating the climate emergency.
23. Another feature of the last decade has been the growing partnership between states and the increasingly influential non-state actors. There was a time when the most important event at this Assembly was the speech by the world's most powerful leaders. Now a Tweet or Instagram post by an influencer on social or environmental issues may have greater impact.
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