President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s full support for the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty during his address at the G20 Summit in Brazil.
The initiative, spearheaded by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aims to unite governments, international organisations, and civil society to combat hunger and poverty on a global scale.
President Tinubu described the initiative as a strong match for his administration’s agenda to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in Nigeria. He highlighted Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate internationally to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on eradicating hunger and poverty.
“Nigeria is ready to leverage international cooperation to meet Sustainable Development Goals, particularly zero hunger and poverty eradication while improving citizens’ lives,” Tinubu stated.
He also called for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council to reflect the world’s diversity, reiterating Nigeria’s readiness to represent Africa.
Additionally, President Tinubu stressed the importance of reforming global taxation systems to create a more equitable financial landscape, addressing disparities between developed and developing nations.
“We must prioritise reforming global taxation for equitable development to bridge the North-South global divide and create a fairer global financial system,” the president said.
