NIGERIA’S QUEST FOR UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL PERMANENT SEAT – CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Dr. Sunday Audu, Dr. Eyitayo Adewumi, Ajibola Sulaimon Obafemi

Abstract


This paper delves into Nigeria's longstanding aspiration to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), analyzing the multifaceted challenges and potential avenues for success. Nigeria, as a significant player in the African continent and a key contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, has persistently advocated for reforming the UNSC to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. However, the path towards attaining a permanent seat faces considerable obstacles, including entrenched power dynamics among existing permanent members, divergent interests within Africa, and skepticism from other global actors. Despite these challenges, Nigeria possesses several strategic advantages, such as its demographic and economic significance, regional leadership, and diplomatic prowess, which could bolster its bid for a permanent UNSC seat. It’s examined the complexities of Nigeria's quest for a permanent seat by providing insights into the evolving dynamics of global governance and the imperative for inclusive representation within the UNSC.


Keywords


Unites Nations Security Council UNSC, UN Peace keeping missions, Prospects & Challenges.

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