… Jonathan Welcomes Development
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, October 17, (THEWILL) – Nigeria Thursday was elected to a non permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.
Nigeria attained the feat with a total vote of 186 out of a possible 193 votes.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in a statement signed by Reuben Abati, his Adviser on Media and Publicity, thanked all member countries of the UN that supported Nigeria to attain the feat for the fourth time since independence.
“On behalf of the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Jonathan wishes to convey his sincere appreciation of the support of all member-countries of the United Nations who voted for Nigeria’s election to the Security Council, the statement said.
It went further to say that: “The President believes that today’s endorsement of Nigeria’s candidature for the Security Council seat by the vast majority of member-countries is a glowing expression of support and encouragement for Nigeria’s active participation in the promotion of peace, security and political stability in Africa and other parts of the world.
“This is the fourth time since it became independent in 1960 that Nigeria is being elected to the UN Security Council. It is also the second time (2010-2011 and 2014-2015) that Nigeria will be elected to the Council under the Jonathan Presidency.
“The President is particularly delighted by this historic victory and assures the global community that Nigeria, under his leadership, will continue to make very significant contributions towards the achievement and sustenance of global peace and security.”
