Nigeria Assumes Presidency Of Global Disarmament Conference, Prioritises Nuclear Security, Institutional Reform
In a significant boost to its growing role in global diplomacy, Nigeria has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the world’s sole multilateral forum mandated to negotiate disarmament agreements, with a focus on advancing nuclear security and strengthening the effectiveness of the institution.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Nigeria officially took over the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament on 26 May 2026, providing the country with another strategic platform to contribute to international peace, security and multilateral cooperation.
As part of its leadership agenda, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has approved two key thematic priorities for Nigeria’s presidency.
The first focuses on Effective International Arrangements to Assure Non-Nuclear-Weapon States Against the Use or Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons, commonly referred to as Negative Security Assurances.
According to the Ministry, the priority underscores Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to global peace, nuclear disarmament and the protection of non-nuclear-weapon states.
It also aligns with the country’s foreign policy objective of promoting a rules-based international order and supports the Democracy pillar of Nigeria’s 4D Foreign Policy framework by advocating equal security and justice for all nations.
The second priority centres on the Improved and Effective Functioning of the Conference on Disarmament, aimed at revitalising the institution and enhancing its relevance, efficiency and responsiveness in addressing contemporary global security challenges.
The Ministry noted that this objective reflects Nigeria’s commitment to constructive multilateral engagement and supports the Development and Demography pillars of the 4D Foreign Policy agenda.
It emphasised that a more effective global disarmament framework would contribute to international stability, sustainable development and a safer future for coming generations.
Nigeria expressed its readiness to work closely with all member states throughout its presidency, fostering dialogue, cooperation and consensus-building in pursuit of shared global security goals.
The Ministry reaffirmed that the country’s leadership of the Conference on Disarmament demonstrates its commitment to advancing peace, strengthening multilateral institutions and promoting a safer and more secure world.
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