In an update published by The Punch, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret over a reported Trump administration directive for the US to withdraw from 66 international organizations, framing it as a major “America First” shift.
Guterres warned the decision could weaken global coordination on health, climate, and development and leave funding gaps for programs that support developing countries, including Nigeria.
Nigerian stakeholders are reportedly assessing potential impacts on health and agriculture initiatives linked to UN-affiliated support, while diaspora voices worry about reduced US soft power.
ThisDay and Vanguard also reported diplomatic analysis, including the likelihood of emergency funding discussions to keep critical programs running.
Echotitbits take: This is a big realignment signal. For Nigeria, it may mean tighter grant environments and the need to diversify partnerships while building stronger regional capacity.
Source: The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/07/trump-international-groups-un 2026-01-09
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