UN General Assembly
1991

Thanks to the Secretary-General's constant attention to our problems, Africa's hope and confidence in the United Nations remain solid and show every sign of growing stronger. In turn, Africa would like to believe that the international community regards it as a serious partner, mature enough to be entrusted with greater responsibilities. Here, I ask to be allowed to stress that the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Mr. Ibrahim Babangida, President of the Republic of Nigeria, spoke for all of us when he urged that the Security Council be restructured and that serious consideration be given to the election of an African to the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations.