By: TUNDE BOLAJI MINNA.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has described Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as both “inspiring and sobering”.
The governor affirmed that the message delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu captured the nation’s priorities in a rapidly changing world.
Speaking after attending the Assembly in New York, Governor Bago said the address highlighted not only Nigeria’s national agenda but also the central role of sub-regional bodies such as ECOWAS and the African Union in advancing peace, development, and global justice.“
Said he: The appeal for a new financial architecture aligns strongly with our New Niger Vision,”
The Governor noted, linking Nigeria’s call for reforms in global economic governance to Niger State’s domestic agenda.
He highlighted that Nigeria and West Africa, with their mineral wealth and agricultural potential, have long pushed for deeper economic integration under ECOWAS and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Niger State, by design of nature, falls within this belt of opportunity.
“We fully support the emphasis on local industrialization as alluded to in the national statement, because it reinforces the aspirations of millions across Niger State, Nigeria, and West Africa who seek fairer opportunities in global trade,” he added.”
