October 28, 2026

NIGERIAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO UNITED NATIONS COMMENDS 2027 BUDGET OF THE UN

NIGERIAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO UNITED NATIONS COMMENDS 2027 BUDGET OF THE UN

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has presented a $14 billion budget proposal for 2027 to the General Assembly’s budget committee, chaired by Nigeria’s Ambassador Senator Jimoh Ibrahim.

 

Guterres said the budget seeks to strengthen peace, sustainable development and human rights, while advancing reforms under the UN80 Initiative.

Ambassador Ibrahim described it as a budget for a sustainable United Nations and assured of a constructive review.

 

The proposal will now be considered by the Fifth Committee before final approval by the General Assembly.