I know y'all will rather read about
the ASUU strike but manage this one…. State House press release below
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
welcomes Nigeria’s election today to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations
Security Council with a total of 186 out of a possible 193 votes.
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 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.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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