Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has described President Bola Tinubu’s reported receipt of the organisation’s 2027 budget as a historic development.
Ibrahim said the development made Tinubu the first Nigerian president in 66 years to receive the budget, which he put at approximately $14 billion.
“President Bola Tinubu made history to be the first President in 66 years to receive budget for 2027 from the United Nations, and it’s a big deal,” Ibrahim said.
The budget, according to the details provided, comprises seven volumes and includes funding for UN peacekeeping operations, alongside other budgetary provisions.
The approximately $14 billion figure represents the reported overall budget under discussion, although further details are needed to clarify its precise scope, including the allocation for peacekeeping operations and other UN activities.
Ibrahim’s statements highlight the significance he attaches to Nigeria’s engagement with the United Nations and Tinubu’s role in the reported budget presentation.
