The United States Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, has emphasised the commitment of the U.S. to initiate a dedicated dialogue with Nigeria to bolster its presence in international forums.
Campbell disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday at the 6th Session of the Nigeria-US Bi-National Commission.
He affirmed U.S. efforts to support Nigeria’s aspirations to join the United Nations Security Council, the G20, and other global bodies, aiming to amplify African voices on the global stage.
The UN Security Council is empowered to impose binding obligations on the 193 UN member states to maintain peace.
The Security Council has five permanent members -the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
The Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar in October 2023 said it was time for Nigeria to be a member of the UN Security Council.
However, the Deputy Secretary reiterated the unwavering support of the United States for Nigeria in pursuing these goals.
He acknowledged the complexities surrounding the Security Council but stressed the potential for practical steps by both nations to further Nigeria’s objectives.
“We are committed to beginning a special dialogue between the United States and Nigeria about how to advance Nigeria’s ambitions in international fora.
“Not just in the U.N Security Council but G20 and other global institutions where African voices have not been as loud as they need to be. So I just want to underscore the United States stands with Nigeria in these ambitions.