PRESIDENT JONATHAN WELCOMES NIGERIA'S ELECTION TO UN SECURITY COUNCIL

STATE HOUSE RELEASE.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan welcome 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 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 part 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 assure the global community that Nigeria under his leadership, will continue to make very significant contribution towards the achievement and sustenance of global peace and security.

Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
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