Multilateralism remains essential: Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to multilateralism, stressing that diplomacy, cooperation and international law should prevail over coercion, isolation and the arbitrary use of power.
UN Security Council reform: He called for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the global power structure of 1945 no longer reflects the realities of the world in 2026.
Permanent African representation: Nigeria demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa, with full rights and responsibilities, including veto power for as long as the veto exists. It also called for five non-permanent African seats in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
Greater global responsibility: Tinubu said Nigeria was prepared to assume greater responsibility on the international stage, citing its decades of peacekeeping, mediation and security interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Darfur, Mali and The Gambia.
Foreign policy and economic reforms: He linked Nigeria’s foreign policy to domestic economic reforms, stressing sound macroeconomic management, stronger institutions, strategic investment and private-sector development as foundations for sustainable growth.
Development and climate action: Nigeria rejected what it described as a false choice between economic development and climate action, maintaining that developing countries must be allowed to industrialise, reduce poverty and expand energy access while pursuing lower-carbon growth.
Climate finance and technology: Tinubu called for predictable climate financing, technology transfer and capacity building, saying climate responsibility should be guided by equity and shared responsibility.
Nigeria’s energy transition: He reaffirmed Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and 2060 net-zero target, combining renewable energy, clean cooking, gas as a transition fuel, climate-smart agriculture and nature-based solutions.
Artificial Intelligence: Tinubu urged the international community not to surrender the future of Artificial Intelligence to fear, calling for AI to be harnessed to transform healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and economic productivity.
Digital economy: Nigeria invited global partners to work with its youthful population in technology and innovation while expanding investment in digital public infrastructure, broadband, research and technology entrepreneurship.
International financial architecture: Tinubu called for reform of the global financial system, wider access to concessional financing and debt frameworks that would enable developing countries to invest in education, healthcare and infrastructure.
AfCFTA and African industrialisation: Nigeria identified the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, as a major driver of Africa’s economic transformation, urging the continent to move beyond raw-material exports towards value addition, manufacturing, innovation and knowledge-driven growth.
Global security cooperation: Nigeria called for enhanced intelligence sharing and tighter controls on terrorist financing and illicit arms flows. Tinubu stressed that military victories must be reinforced by education, economic opportunity, accountable governance and social inclusion.
Cooperation over confrontation: Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to cooperation over confrontation, dialogue over division and partnership over isolation, declaring that a reformed, inclusive and effective United Nations remains indispensable to global peace, justice and sustainable development.
Diplomacy in conflict zones: The President called for urgent diplomatic efforts in Sudan and other conflict zones, insisting on the protection of civilians, humanitarian access and respect for international law.
