Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has been elected Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Budget and Administration, also known as the UN 5th Committee.

In a statement on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Senator Ibrahim said his election to lead the committee was a major responsibility at a critical time in global affairs, pledging to bring strategic leadership to the United Nations’ financial and administrative operations.

“It is indeed an honour for me to be elected as the Chairman Budget and Administration of the United Nations today, 2nd June 2026,” he said.

He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a mentor in governance reforms.

“Let me express my profound appreciation to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Mr President, as your student in the reforms class, be assured that those teaching slides will reflect in the Budget, Appropriations and Human Resources of the United Nations,” he added.

Senator Ibrahim also thanked Nigerians for what he called a landmark achievement, while assuring the 193 member states of effective leadership.

“Let me thank the good people of Nigeria for this historic achievement.

“I assure my colleagues of the 193-member states that at this challenging time in history, it is my responsibility to provide strategy in chaotic situations,” he said.

He is expected to oversee key budgetary and administrative matters affecting UN operations in his new role. (The Nation)

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