Why the World Should Fund Global Security Through the UN

Drawing on the Ifa verses Oturupon Meji and Ofun Odi, I argue that sovereignty often depends on powers that smaller nations do not directly control. A child may receive care without knowing who provides it, just as citizens may benefit from security without recognising its cost. I believe strong armed forces help preserve national prosperity, even when some citizens disagree with or disrespect them. The cases of Eritrea and coastal separatist movements in West Africa show how small territories can assert independence when international law and powerful global actors protect them. My view is that the freedom enjoyed by small states and communities is not free. The United States spends heavily on defence and, in my opinion, countries that benefit from global stability should contribute through a United Nations security fund. I propose that UN member states contribute a percentage of their annual government revenue, while representation at the UN is partly tied to contributions and renewed through elections. Just as Nigerians contribute to Abuja for national services, I believe the world should contribute to the UN for collective security.

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