By Emmanuel Oloniruha<\/p>\n
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace.<\/p>\n
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Jonathan, who is the Chairman ISCP-Africa, made the call while speaking virtually at the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) conference held in Manila, Philippines.<\/p>\n
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In his remarks obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, the former president said the future of the rules-based world order would not be secured by power alone but by collective commitment to fairness, dialogue, accountability and human dignity.<\/p>\n
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He noted that the rules-based international order had contributed significantly to global stability, economic progress and cooperation among nations.<\/p>\n
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Jonathan, however, said that like all human institutions, the order must evolve to reflect changing realities and rising expectations.<\/p>\n
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He said that for the system to retain the confidence of all peoples and nations, its principles must be applied with fairness, consistency and transparency.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is why the longstanding calls for reforms in global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council, deserve thoughtful consideration.<\/p>\n
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\u201cNearly eight decades after the founding of the United Nations, many regions, including Africa, remain under-represented in institutions that shape decisions affecting global peace and security.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAfrica is home to 54 sovereign states and more than 1.5 billion people, yet it lacks permanent representation on the security council.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAddressing such imbalances is not about prestige. It is about strengthening legitimacy, enhancing effectiveness and ensuring that global institutions reflect contemporary realities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Jonathan said that the calls for reform from Africa and other parts of the developing world should therefore not be viewed as efforts to dismantle the international order.<\/p>\n
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Rather, he said they should be seen as contributions toward making it more inclusive, representative and responsive.<\/p>\n
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The former president noted that the increasingly interconnected world demanded greater cooperation, stronger partnerships and a renewed commitment to multilateralism.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe push for reforms should therefore not be viewed as a contest between regions or civilisations nor an attempt to replace one form of dominance with another.<\/p>\n
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\u201cRather, it should be seen as an opportunity to build a more balanced international system founded on mutual respect, shared responsibility and genuine partnership.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe future of the rules-based world order will not be secured by power alone. It will be sustained by our collective commitment to fairness, dialogue, accountability and human dignity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Jonathan said that the present generation had the responsibility, not only to preserve peace but also to strengthen institutions that reflect the aspirations and realities of all peoples.<\/p>\n
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While commending the theme of the conference, he said that the meeting took place at a time of profound global change, especially when geo-political tensions were increasing across regions.<\/p>\n
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\u201cConflicts are becoming more complex. Economic uncertainties persist and confidence in international institutions is being tested.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt the same time, humanity faces common challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, migration pressures, terrorism, cyber threats and the rapid advancement of emerging technologies.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese realities have prompted important debates about the future of the international system that has guided global cooperation for decades.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI believe these developments offer us an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and renew our collective commitment to peace, justice and shared prosperity,\u201d he stated.(www.primerisenews.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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