President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to playing a significant role within the G20 and contributing to the creation of a fairer and more equitable global order.

The President emphasized the importance of global unity and cooperation in addressing pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a just world order.

President Tinubu acknowledged the vital role of the G20 in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity and security, emphasizing that many of today’s pressing issues require multilateral cooperation.

He highlighted the need for stronger collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships among diverse regions to create a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.

The President stressed that rules and global governance structures must be collectively designed, owned, and managed, aligning with the spirit of unity and sustainable development.

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Nigeria expressed its readiness to be a major player within the G-20, contributing to shaping a new world.

President Tinubu congratulated India for hosting the historic summit and commended India’s successful lunar mission as an inspiration to developing countries.

He welcomed the inclusion of the African Union (AU) in the G20, emphasizing the importance of balance, inclusiveness, and humanity’s unity.

Reflecting on the summit’s theme, “One Earth. One Family. One Future,” President Tinubu highlighted the interconnectedness of global affairs and the need for collaborative efforts to address challenges related to technology, energy transition, access to credit, and socioeconomic disparities.

He called for greater solidarity among nations, climate justice, and equitable resource mobilization.

President Tinubu urged advanced economies and multilateral institutions to direct resources to disadvantaged regions in the Global South, fostering a society based on tolerance, mutual respect, diplomacy, and cooperation.