Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations and the principles of the UN Charter, pledging continued support for the organisation’s peace, humanitarian and development efforts.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, in Abuja.
Enikanolaiye welcomed what he described as an emerging shift in strategic thinking within the UN system, while commending the organisation for its longstanding support to Nigeria through its agencies, funds and programmes.
He described the UN as an important partner in humanitarian intervention, development cooperation and peacebuilding, particularly for vulnerable and crisis-affected communities in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
The minister said Nigeria valued its longstanding relationship with the UN and remained committed to contributing to international peace and security.
He said, “We value our relationship with the United Nations. We participate actively in the maintenance of international peace and security and in advancing the other purposes for which the UN was established.”
He also pledged Nigeria’s continued support for the organisation, noting that its interventions had contributed significantly to the welfare and development of Nigerians.
On concerns over declining resources, Enikanolaiye advocated innovative approaches to funding development and humanitarian programmes, including stronger partnerships with the private sector and the exploration of alternative financing mechanisms.
In his remarks, Fall, who is expected to complete his assignment in Nigeria later this year, described the country as his “second home” after nearly a decade of service, first with UNICEF and later as the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator.
He praised Nigeria for its longstanding contributions to the UN, describing the country as a committed member and a strong advocate of the organisation’s ideals.
Fall particularly highlighted Nigeria’s historic role in regional peacekeeping operations, including through the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), as evidence of the country’s leadership in promoting peace and security in West Africa and beyond.