In a remarkable address to world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, India, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria emphasized the critical role his country could play within the G-20, stressing that Nigeria's strategic importance as Africa's largest economy and democracy makes it a vital contributor to shaping a more equitable world.
President Tinubu passionately expressed, "Nigeria is poised, able, and willing to be a major player in this family of the G-20 and in shaping a new world, without whom, the family will remain incomplete."
This compelling message was conveyed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement titled 'President Tinubu to G-20 leaders: As Africa’s largest market, economy and democracy, Nigeria is ready to play a vital role in G-20.'
Acknowledging the G-20's essential role in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity and security, Tinubu emphasized the international nature of today's pressing issues, asserting that they "cannot be addressed without multilateral cooperation."
In a resounding call for unity, cooperation, and partnerships among diverse regions, President Tinubu emphasized that these are the pathways to a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future for the world.
Tinubu stated, "A world that lives as one family, but is divided by staggering income inequalities and uneven access to basic social goods by the vast majority of our people cannot result in a peaceful and secure world where shared prosperity is achieved."
He underscored the importance of collectively designing, owning, and managing global governance structures, aligning with the true spirit of unity, mutual respect, and sustainable development.
President Tinubu congratulated India for hosting the historic summit and praised the country for its remarkable achievement of successfully landing on the moon under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He hailed this accomplishment as an inspiration to all developing countries of the Global South.
Furthermore, Tinubu welcomed the African Union's inclusion in the G-20, seeing it as an opportunity for future membership that reflects the balance of power and inclusiveness of humanity as one global family.
President Tinubu called for greater solidarity among nations, urging advanced economies to support disadvantaged regions in the Global South and promote climate justice. He emphasized the need to strengthen international frameworks based on justice, equity, and fairness for resource mobilization and governance.
Tinubu concluded with a powerful message, appealing to the Global North, advanced economies, and multilateral institutions to mobilize resources where needed most in the disadvantaged Global South. He highlighted that such efforts would build a society founded on tolerance, mutual respect, diplomacy, dialogue, and cooperation, rather than competition and division rooted in inflexible ideologies.
President Tinubu's visionary address at the G-20 Summit resonated as a call for global unity and collaboration in shaping a more equitable and prosperous world for all.
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