Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent international action to address growing geopolitical tensions and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-driven warfare technologies. Speaking in New York during a meeting with participants from the U.S. Army War College visiting Nigeria’s UN mission, Ibrahim warned that emerging military technologies, including autonomous weapons systems, drones, cyberwarfare tools, and AI-powered combat systems, are creating new global security risks that current international regulations may struggle to contain. The ambassador urged the United Nations to adopt a more proactive and coordinated approach in managing the dangers associated with great power rivalry and advanced military innovation.
According to Ibrahim, the increasing sophistication of modern warfare is making arms control more complicated and requires stronger international cooperation to prevent instability and misuse of technology. He also reaffirmed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the country’s defense capabilities through increased military funding, improved welfare for security personnel, and expanded international security partnerships. During the meeting, Ibrahim praised the longstanding diplomatic and military ties between Nigeria and the United States. He also commended Nigerian military officers who have trained at the U.S. Army War College, noting that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is among the institution’s notable alumni. The remarks come amid growing global debate over the regulation of artificial intelligence in military operations and concerns over the use of cyberattacks and autonomous weapons in modern conflicts.
