President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, following his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration.
Significance of the Election
President Tinubu noted that Mr. Ibrahim's election comes at a crucial time for the United Nations as it navigates significant financial realignment and advances critical institutional reforms aimed at strengthening its effectiveness, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
President Tinubu's Statement
In his message, President Tinubu stated: "Your election to chair this important committee within weeks of official resumption at the UN validates your wealth of experience in public service, diplomacy, business leadership, and governance, particularly as a member of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Budget and Appropriation and Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Relations."
He added: "Your previous roles in the private sector and public service distinctly equip you to provide the steady, strategic leadership required for this important responsibility. Through your background as a respected legal scholar with expertise in International Taxation and Business Administration, you have consistently demonstrated intellectual acumen and a deep understanding of global governance and financial systems, providing valuable insight into fiscal management, institutional efficiency, and sustainable growth."
Confidence in Ibrahim's Leadership
President Tinubu expressed confidence that, just as reforms at home are yielding positive results, Jimoh Ibrahim's experience and unwavering commitment to excellence will justify his selection as Nigeria's Permanent Representative and make the nation proud in the work of the Fifth Committee and in support of the broader objectives of the United Nations.
He concluded: "Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement and on the confidence reposed in you by the international community."
The statement was issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on June 3, 2026.
