Rising unemployment in Nigeria undermines the nation’s UN Security Council bid – Experts warn 

Policy experts at Nextier, a leading policy and research firm, have warned about the growing challenges facing Nigeria’s diplomatic influence and global standing, particularly its ambition to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The report, titled “Nigeria’s Waning Influence: Can the Giant of Africa Reclaim Its Diplomatic Might?”, authored by two experts – Olive Aniunoh, a Legal, Policy and Research Analyst and Khadijat Shuaibu, a Policy Research Analyst – examined how rising unemployment, especially among the youth, is undermining Nigeria’s ability to project itself as a regional and global leader.

The report argues that Nigeria’s diplomatic relevance is under threat due to its inability to address domestic challenges, particularly youth unemployment.

According to the authors, with one of the largest youth populations globally, Nigeria has the potential to leverage this demographic dividend for economic growth and diplomatic…