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It is difficult not to love Nigeria. The people are warm and charming. They can be critical of one another yet still bask in each other\u2019s success.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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DATE: <\/strong>Thursday, 18 November 2019
Originally Published by The Guardian<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

By Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is difficult not to love Nigeria. The people are warm and charming. They can be critical of one another yet still bask in each other\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Having held leadership roles in the country and on the African continent, I have been reminded of this time and again. Observing the enthusiasm generated in Nigeria by my emergence as President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly reinforces my love for the country, and I am grateful to all for their best wishes.<\/p>\n

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a difficult place to get your head around. I know this only too well, having served as Nigeria\u2019s permanent representative to the organisation. I now understand how the institution works. Yet since taking up my new role in September, I appreciate there will be many people who wonder what it actually entails.<\/p>\n

First, the General Assembly itself: this is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is like a national parliament: each member country\u2019s single vote counts as much as any other and everybody has the chance to put their perspective across.<\/p>\n

As President, which rotates on a yearly basis among regional groups, I chair this assembly. I mediate and moderate; I set the agenda for the year; I look at the inner plumbing of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, and whether it is assembled to serve the purposes of the organisation \u2013 development, human rights, and international peace.<\/p>\n

For the 74th session, I chose the theme \u201cGalvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion.\u201d The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has 17 goals to achieve by 2030 \u2013 the Sustainable Development Goals (an evolution of the Millennium Development Goals) \u2013 which the General Assembly adopted by consensus in 2015.<\/p>\n

These goals interlink and I believe that eradicating poverty, achieving quality education, climate action and inclusion are key in reaching the other goals. Education further stands out for me given my background in academia, for it has the unique capacity to provide an opportunity for all.<\/p>\n

The position of the General Assembly within the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ makes more sense when viewed amongst its other organs. The other two best-known bodies are the Secretariat and the Security Council. The former is like a civil service: it performs the day-to-day running of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, administering the programmes and policies the rest of the organisation decides on. The Secretary-General is the head of it and is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.<\/p>\n

Trygve Lie, the first Secretary-General, described it as \u201cthe most difficult job in the world\u201d, given the need to balance the competing demands of both the Secretary (administrator) and the General (moderator) functions of the role on a global scale.<\/p>\n

The Security Council is the body charged principally with the founding mission of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ: to safeguard world peace. Yet it is in serious need of reform because it reflects power dynamics that are almost three-quarters of a century old. It\u2019s permanent members (as opposed to 10 non-permanent members, who each serve for two years) are China, France, Russia, the UK and the USA. Each has a \u201cveto\u201d, which means their vote can effectively overrule all other nations will. This has raised questions of the democracy and legitimacy of the Council.<\/p>\n

The reform of the Security Council is within the purview of the General Assembly, but requires a two-thirds majority and \u2013 crucially \u2013 consent of each permanent member. I \u2013 as President of the General Assembly \u2013 must marshal energy and consensus to ensure more equitable representation, and ensure the council can addresses key issues instead of becoming deadlocked (a possibility given the veto).<\/p>\n

A key aspect of my position is to represent the General Assembly at international events around the world. For example, last month I attended the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Head of State and Government in Baku, Azerbaijan. This month I travelled to France for the Paris Peace Forum. And this week I will be returning home to Nigeria for a conference aimed at strengthening human rights for older people in Africa.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, I will attend events in Ireland, Spain, Kuwait and Qatar in the coming weeks. I will use those platforms to advocate for the farthest behind among us. I am committed to visit countries in Special Situations \u2013 particularly Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and nations in conflict \u2013 to draw the world\u2019s attention to the existential issues they face. At every occasion, there is a focus on what partnerships can be created, or deepened, to address the challenges.<\/p>\n

In a similar vein, I endeavour to increase the presence and relevance of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ across the world. Sometimes this global organisation has seemed too remote from those people it serves. That is something all of us who represent this organisation must labour to change. For it is only through collective action we can solve today\u2019s greatest challenges.<\/p>\n

I \u2013 like many previous holders of this role \u2013 am committed to the reform of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to reflect the realities of the 21st century, and to ensure that cynicism or apathy does not creep into the organisation.<\/p>\n

Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s formation. In the build-up to this event, we have a chance to stand back and reflect on what this institution has done, should do and how to do it. And I want to hear from all perspectives on what the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ should be \u2013 whether that be from Azerbaijan, France or indeed Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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