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Tinubu Backs SDG Goals at G20 And Supports Global Hunger Fight and UN Reform
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu hailed the Alliance as a significant milestone in tackling global hunger and poverty.
Describing the initiative as bold and visionary, Tinubu emphasized that it demonstrates Brazil’s leadership in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
He stated that the Alliance provides a comprehensive approach, bringing governments, international organizations, and civil society together to tackle both the immediate and structural causes of hunger and poverty.
Tinubu noted Nigeria’s readiness to adopt international best practices through its endorsement of the Alliance.
He linked this commitment to the country’s broader development agenda, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2, which focus on eradicating poverty and achieving zero hunger.
He noted that Nigeria is leveraging global collaboration to enhance domestic strategies while strengthening its role as a key player in sustainable development.
President Tinubu also called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council to reflect global diversity. He advocated for Africa to have two permanent seats with equal rights and responsibilities, reiterating Nigeria’s readiness to serve as a representative of the continent.
This push aligns with the recent inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20, a move Tinubu commended as a step toward inclusive global governance.
In his statement, read by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Tinubu addressed other global challenges such as inequality, climate change, and economic imbalances.
He criticized the current global tax system, which he said disproportionately favours developed nations and undermines the economic self-reliance of developing countries.
Tinubu made known Nigeria’s role in advocating for a framework Convention on Tax at the United Nations to establish a more equitable and inclusive tax system.
He urged the G20 to champion reforms in international financial systems, bridging the gap between the Global North and South.
Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to active participation in the G20, aligning its efforts with the SDG 2030 agenda.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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