Jimoh Ibrahim Elected UN Budget Chair

Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been elected Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. This appointment is seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for Nigeria, reflecting its growing influence in multilateral institutions. President Bola Tinubu congratulated Jimoh Ibrahim, emphasizing his wealth of experience in public service, diplomacy, and business leadership. Jimoh Ibrahim, in his acceptance speech, acknowledged the United Nations' financial pressures and institutional reforms, pledging to guide the committee through these challenges. He called on member states to meet their financial obligations promptly and stressed the importance of consensus-building and effective stewardship of resources. The Fifth Committee oversees the administrative and budgetary operations of the United Nations, making Jimoh Ibrahim's role central to the organization's ability to implement programs and fulfill its mandates. Additionally, Jimoh Ibrahim is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at Harvard University on 'The Nigerian Project Revisited: Crisis, Continuity, and Possibility.'