The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, addressed World leaders at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
While delivering his inaugural speech, Tinubu, who is the Chairman of Authorities of Heads of States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), spoke on behalf of Nigeria and West Africa.
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The Nigerian leader addressed the event’s theme: “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”.
The Will Of Africans
Tinubu stated the readiness of Nigeria and other African nations to welcome genuine foreign partners.
Tinubu also demanded an end to the pillage of Africa’s resources by firms and people of stronger economies, stressing that it is imperative for the will of Africans to be respected.
The Big Question
“The question is not whether Nigeria is open for business.
“The question is how much of the world is truly open to doing business with Nigeria and Africa in an equal, mutually beneficial manner.
“Direct investment in critical industries, opening their ports to a wider range and larger quantity of African exports and meaningful debt relief are important aspects of the cooperation we seek,” he emphasised.
Bold Steps
It was his first time of addressing the United Nations Assembly as the President of Nigeria.
Back home, Tinubu is taking bold steps that is heaping on the people a harsh reality without palliative to cushion the effect.
Nigeria is a developing nation that has had stalled development due to the mismanagement and embezzlement of funds set aside for different sectors.
He has a tough war to fight against corruption and not so much of the nation’s people believe he could fight it.
Although, one thing he has going for him is the fact that most people in governance are his allies.
Also, that circumstance has become a source of fear for critics, mostly younger generation of Nigerians, who fear he could become a dictator in a democratic attire.
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