Mr Olufemi Aduwo, Permanent Representative of CCDI to ECOSOC/United Nations, has called upon Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, to work for some urgent reforms in the organisation.
He made the call in a congratulatory message to Dr Jimoh Ibrahim on his presentation of Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, formally accrediting him as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN.
Aduwo described the formal accreditation of Dr Ibrahim as a distinguished national assignment of considerable responsibility, adding that it reflected both confidence in his capacity and recognition of his public service trajectory.
He, however, stated that, in his capacity as the CCDI Permanent Representative to ECOSOC/United Nations, he will place on record a few reflections on critical institutional challenges presently confronting the UN system.
The challenges, Aduwo opined, required urgent and sustained redress, if the organisation was to retain its relevance, credibility and moral authority in a rapidly shifting global order.
He listed the reforms to include: “First is the growing deficit in enforcement capacity within the multilateral system.
“While resolutions remain abundant, compliance mechanisms, particularly in conflict prevention and international security, remain weak and inconsistently applied.
“Second is the question of equitable representation and structural reform of the Security Council, where the current architecture no longer reflects contemporary geopolitical and demographic realities, particularly the marginalisation of Africa and the Global South.
“Third is the increasing erosion of multilateral consensus, as major powers increasingly resort to unilateral or bloc-driven approaches, thereby weakening collective decision-making.
“Fourth is the persistent gap between Sustainable Development Goals commitments and actual financing, particularly in developing economies where debt burdens continue to constrain developmental progress.
“Fifth is the urgent need for institutional reform to improve efficiency, reduce bureaucratic duplication, and strengthen accountability mechanisms within the UN system.
“Finally, the credibility of global governance is increasingly challenged by public distrust, necessitating stronger transparency, communication, and demonstrable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.”
He charged Dr Jimoh Ibrahim that his new role as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN offered a strategic platform to contribute meaningfully to debates and the need for reforms at a critical moment in global affairs.
“I trust that you will bring intellectual rigour and diplomatic balance to the discharge of your responsibilities.
“Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration,” Aduwo added in the congratulatory message.
