The Nigerian government has called on member states of the United Nations (UN), to bring an end to the protracted conflicts in some parts of the world.
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, in a speech delivered at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) third committee plenary meeting on Agenda Item 26, said the conflicts have brought intolerable sufferings on civilian population, and threatened peace, unity and security in the world.
Kwarra noted that there have been claims of how UN has tackled numerous challenges of terrorism, armed conflict, inequality, poverty, racial discrimination, human rights abuse, food crisis, hunger, and irregular migration, but regretted that “the continued manifestation of these challenges testifies to our failings rather than to any lofty achievements on our part.”
He underscored the need for member states of the United Nations to stands for inclusiveness anchored on the tripod of peace, sustainable development and human rights.
“Conflict prevention is the main reason while UN exists,” he said, adding that “the task of prevention become even more difficult when conflict becomes normalised.”
The NPC Chairman stated that even the condemnation of violence and civilian casualties and calls for a ceasefire, were regarded as controversial.
“In this context, my delegation condemns the humanitarian catastrophy, systemic and continuous loss of civilian lives, mostly defenseless women and children caught up in wars around the world.
“Nigeria calls on member states and the larger international community to bring an end to unnecessary and protracted conflicts that bring about intolerable sufferings” on civilian population.
He further called for more collaboration between member states, UN agencies and partners to be able to tackle the multiple crises facing the world, while also building resilience to eradicate poverty.