President Bola Tinubu has warned World leaders against the dangers of climate change, describing it as a driver of insecurity that poses a veritable challenge to sustainable development.

 Addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, President Tinubu who was represented by his Vice president, Kashim Shettima recalled the recent devastating flood in Nigeria, urging the international community to stick to the implementation of the commitments made at the various COP meetings.

The Nigerian leader who lamented the return of unconstitutional changes of government and forceful military coups in some African countries, also stressed the importance of bringing back confidence in democratic rule and constitutional order by the international community.

Furthermore, President Tinubu insisted on bold reforms in the UN Security Council with a view to giving Nigeria and other African countries permanent seats at the council.

The President stressed that it has since become imperative for the UN to strengthen its relevance and credibility in a rapidly changing world.

President Tinubu also called for debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions.

He emphasized the need for reforms in the international financial architecture and a transparent multilateral trading system.