June 3, 2026
Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), has been elected as chairman of budget and administration for the UN General Assembly’s fifth committee.
Ibrahim’s appointment comes at a time the UN faces a budget shortfall of over $1.8 billion following cuts to foreign aid.
“This period requires the United Nations to manage deficit financing arising from converging complexities that place significant burdens on revenue,” the former senator said in his acceptance speech on Tuesday.
“Given heightened tensions, a prompt, critical, and innovative strategy is required to create opportunities within this intricate environment.”
