{
  "id": 5485443,
  "title": "Nigeria Assumes UN Budget C’ttee Chair, Jimoh Ibrahim Pledges Reforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/nigeria-assumes-un-budget-cttee-chair-jimoh-ibrahim-pledges-reforms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T03:48:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/04/nigeria-assumes-un-budget-cttee-chair-jimoh-ibrahim-pledges-reforms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria has taken on the role of chairing the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, with Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim pledging to focus on transparency, accountability, and significant administrative reforms. This prestigious position involves overseeing the budgetary and administrative affairs of the global body, which manages a $110 billion staff pension fund. Ibrahim emphasized that the committee must ensure that the United Nations delivers tangible benefits to its 193 Member States, rather than just the Secretariat. The Nigerian envoy stressed that his leadership would promote efficiency and align the UN’s spending with the priorities of its members. He also highlighted the importance of accountability, stating that funds should not only be spent but should demonstrate what impact they have had. Nigeria’s chairmanship of the Fifth Committee carries diplomatic weight, showcasing the country’s relevance in the UN’s financial architecture. Ibrahim affirmed that the committee would adopt a results-oriented approach, engaging in consultation, dialogue, and consensus-building to address the diverse needs of member states. He stressed that the focus would be on improving efficiency and ensuring that resources are directed towards areas with the greatest impact, rather than being absorbed by bureaucracy.",
  "summary": "• Says body’s $110bn staff pension fund will receive attention Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, with the country’s",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}