Jonathan welcomes Nigeria’s election to UN Security Council

President Goodluck Jonathan has
expressed delight over Nigeria’s election into
non-permanent seat of the United Nations
Security Council.



President Goodluck Jonathan (centre)
inspecting parade during the Nigerian Army
Day Celebration in Abuja On Saturday (6/7/13) This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja
on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser
on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati. Nigeria got 186 out of a possible 193 votes to
clinch the seat on Thursday at the UN
headquarters in New York. The statement quoted Jonathan as conveying
his sincere appreciation to all those who voted
for Nigeria. “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 growing 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. “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.’’ This is the fourth time since it became
independence 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. (NAN)