President Bola Tinubu has asked all United Nations member states to include the Preamble of the UN Charter in their national constitutions. He believes the move will promote peace, justice, human dignity and stronger global cooperation.
The proposal was presented on Monday at an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, spoke on the President’s behalf ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly in September.
According to Ibrahim, President Tinubu believes the UN Charter should become part of every country’s guiding laws. He said,
“President Bola Tinubu believes that incorporating the Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations into the constitutions of member states will serve as a permanent reminder of our collective responsibility to humanity and reinforce the universal principles of peace, justice, human dignity and international cooperation.”
The proposal also seeks to encourage respect for human rights, international law and peaceful coexistence among nations.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim praised the continued commitment of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. These countries are the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia. He explained that Tinubu’s proposal would help keep the values of the UN Charter at the centre of national governance. Ibrahim added,
“The President’s proposal is designed to strengthen the collective resolve of all member states in advancing the ideals of the United Nations and ensuring that the values contained in the Charter remain central to national governance.”
The proposal reportedly received applause from delegates during the meeting. That response suggests many countries welcomed the idea. Ibrahim also said the proposal reflects Nigeria’s strong support for multilateralism. In addition, it shows the country’s commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive United Nations.
If adopted by member states, the initiative could further strengthen global efforts towards peace, sustainable development and shared prosperity
