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)
October 17, 2013
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