5th March 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has criticized the international system for failing to meet the needs of many countries, especially in Africa.
Speaking at Chatham House on Tuesday on Nigeria’s Evolving Foreign Policy and Global Aspirations, Tuggar highlighted ongoing conflicts in Sudan, eastern Congo, and the Sahel, where the United Nations and other global bodies have struggled to provide lasting solutions.
“The UN is barely able to manage humanitarian support, let alone end conflicts or prevent new ones,” he stated.
He also pointed out inequalities in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where wealthier nations had better access to vaccines and resources, further exposing flaws in the international system.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called for reforms in global governance, highlighting economic disparities and the failures of multilateralism.
Speaking at Chatham House, he criticized the international response to COVID-19, noting that wealthier nations had better access to vaccines and resources, exposing deep inequalities.
“Memories may fade, but the pandemic showed that some partners were far more equal than others,” he said.
Tuggar also pointed to financial challenges, including Basel IV regulations and limited access to markets, capital, and technology, which continue to hinder Africa’s growth.
“We know the playing field is not level,” he remarked, emphasizing that global institutions often serve the interests of richer nations at the expense of developing ones.
He stressed the need for reform, stating, “For more and more people, the rules-based international order is working less and less well.”
Tuggar urged world leaders to adapt global systems to better address modern challenges, ensuring they remain relevant in an evolving world.
