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765
Speeches
157
Speakers
6407
Votes
5771
Yes
47
No
318
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Mrs. Asaju A/79/PV.22 Oct. 15, 2024

Let me begin by thanking Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his submission of this year’s annual report (see A/79/266), an update on the activities of the IAEA. I also wish to congratulate Ghana for the excellent job it is doing in its …

Mr. Imohe A/79/PV.20 Oct. 14, 2024

Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Chad on behalf of the Group of African States and wishes to add the following remarks in our national capacity. We express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General and the Office of the Special Adviser on Af…

Mr. Shettima A/79/PV.8 Sept. 24, 2024

As the President assumes the leadership of the General Assembly at its seventy-ninth session, our world is confronted by profound moral questions whose resolution will require more than the habitual remarks from this elevated rostrum. They are questions about the ultimate purpose of our Organization…

Mr. Tuggar A/79/PV.4 Sept. 22, 2024

Let me begin by conveying the regards and best wishes of Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On behalf of the Government and the people of Nigeria, I wish to commend the convening of the Summit of the Future to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Develo…

Mr. Endoni A/78/PV.106 Sept. 4, 2024

At the outset, allow me to align my delegation with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of the Congo on behalf of the Group of African States (see A/78/PV.105). Let me extend my delegation’s appreciation to the President for convening this commemoration of the International Day ag…

Mrs. Asaju A/78/PV.103 Aug. 13, 2024

My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 78/323 and aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Cameroon on behalf of Group of African States, and would like to make the following statement in our national capacity. We also welcome the amendment proposed by the repr…

Mr. Endoni A/78/PV.97 July 1, 2024

I thank the President for convening this plenary meeting, especially at a time when the world is fraught with crises and atrocities that have persisted in many corners, despite efforts to prevent such crimes or to protect populations. Let me also align Nigeria’s delegation with the statement delive…

Mr. Imohe A/78/PV.89 June 13, 2024

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of African States. The African Group aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Uganda on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. We are grateful to the President for convening this plenary meeting to address …

Mr. Endoni A/78/PV.82 May 23, 2024

Nigeria abstained in the voting, not because we did not recognize the horrors of the past. We recognize the devastation and ills perpetrated against the people of Srebrenica, which was adjudged as genocide. However. Nigeria has always noted that there is no alternative to political dialogue in achie…

Ms. Dakwak A/78/PV.70 April 23, 2024

I would like to commend President Francis for convening once again this important debate on the use of the veto. We commend Liechtenstein for the veto initiative and welcome resolution 76/262 and the achievements made so far, especially on the transparency and accountability of the work of the Secur…

Mrs. Asaju A/78/PV.67 April 8, 2024

At the outset, my delegation would like to commend the President for convening this important meeting. While the Charter of the United Nations is crystal clear on the promotion and protection of international law and international humanitarian law with regard to abuse of human rights and loss of li…

Mrs. Asaju A/78/PV.64 March 25, 2024

My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Uganda on behalf of the Group of African States. I would like to make the following remarks in our national capacity. Nigeria underscores today as a sober reflection and poignant reminder of that dark chapter in human…

Mrs. Asaju A/78/PV.63 March 21, 2024

My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Uganda on behalf of the Group of African States. I would like to deliver this statement in our national capacity. I would also like to commend the efforts of Member States in earmarking 21 March every year in commemor…

Mrs. Asaju A/78/PV.50 Dec. 19, 2023

My delegation’s explanation of vote is regarding the resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections” (resolution 78/208). I wish to note that Nigeria remains unwavering in its commitment to promoting…

Mr. Lamuwa A/78/PV.36 Nov. 17, 2023

I thank the President for convening this debate on agenda item 121, concerning the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council. Nigeria aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent R…

Mr. Mahmud A/78/PV.30 Nov. 8, 2023

Let me begin by thanking Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his presentation of the annual report for 2022 (see A/78/304) and update on the activities of the IAEA (see A/78/ PV.29). I also want to congratulate Mr. Grossi on his reappoint…

Mr. Mahmud A/77/PV.98 Aug. 29, 2023

Nigeria aligns itself with the statement made this morning by the representative of Tunisia on behalf of the Group of African States (see A/77/PV.97). I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this very important plenary meeting on the International Day against Nuclear Tests. It i…

Mrs. Asaju A/77/PV.84 June 26, 2023

My delegation would like to thank Mexico and the core group for facilitating resolution 77/300. We equally thank the World Health Organization for its technical support. The resolution is extremely important to my delegation with regard to ensuring the provision of adequate, accessible, affordable …

Mr. Imohe A/77/PV.81 June 22, 2023

Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (see A/77/PV.80). I take this opportunity to express my utmost appreciation to the co-facilitators of the eighth review of the Global C…

Mr. Ahmed A/77/PV.72 May 18, 2023

Nigeria aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Cuba, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and South Africa, on behalf of the Group of African States. My delegation welcomes the convening of today’s very important meeting and would like to add some remarks in our nat…

General Debate browse all sessions ↗

Session Date Speaker Source
79 Sept. 24, 2024 Mr. Kashim Shettima UNDL ↗ A/79/PV.8
78 Sept. 19, 2023 Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu UNDL ↗ A/78/PV.5
77 Sept. 21, 2022 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/77/PV.6
76 Sept. 24, 2021 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/76/PV.12
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Tijjani Muhammad Bande UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.5
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.5
74 Sept. 24, 2019 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/74/PV.3
73 Sept. 25, 2018 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/73/PV.6
72 Sept. 19, 2017 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/72/PV.3
71 Sept. 20, 2016 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/71/PV.9
70 Sept. 28, 2015 Mr. Muhammadu Buhari UNDL ↗ A/70/PV.15
69 Sept. 24, 2014 Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan UNDL ↗ A/69/PV.7
68 Sept. 24, 2013 Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan UNDL ↗ A/68/PV.5
67 Sept. 25, 2012 Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan UNDL ↗ A/67/PV.8
66 Sept. 21, 2011 Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan UNDL ↗ A/66/PV.11
65 Sept. 24, 2010 Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan UNDL ↗ A/65/PV.14
64 Sept. 28, 2009 Mr. Ojo Maduekwe UNDL ↗ A/64/PV.12
63 Sept. 29, 2008 Mr. Ojo Maduekwe UNDL ↗ A/63/PV.16
62 Sept. 26, 2007 Mr. Umaru Musa Yar' Adua UNDL ↗ A/62/PV.7
61 Sept. 25, 2006 Ms. Joy Uche Ogwu UNDL ↗ A/61/PV.18
60 Sept. 17, 2005 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗ A/60/PV.9
59 Sept. 23, 2004 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗ A/59/PV.7
58 Sept. 23, 2003 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗
57 Sept. 15, 2002 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗ A/57/PV.8
56 Nov. 15, 2001 Mr. Alhaji Sule Lamido UNDL ↗ A/56/PV.54
55 Sept. 19, 2000 Mr. Alhaji Sule Lamido UNDL ↗ A/55/PV.22
54 Sept. 23, 1999 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗ A/54/PV.10
53 Sept. 24, 1998 Mr. Abdulsalami Abubakar UNDL ↗ A/53/PV.14
52 Sept. 22, 1997 Mr. Tom Ikimi UNDL ↗ A/52/PV.7
51 Oct. 3, 1996 Mr. Tom Ikimi UNDL ↗ A/51/PV.21
50 Oct. 4, 1995 Mr. Tom Ikimi UNDL ↗ A/50/PV.18
49 Sept. 28, 1994 Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe UNDL ↗ A/49/PV.9
48 Oct. 7, 1993 Mr. Ernest Shonekan UNDL ↗ A/48/PV.21
47 Sept. 30, 1992 Mr. Ike Nwachukwu UNDL ↗ A/47/PV.19
46 Oct. 4, 1991 Mr. Ibrahim Babangida UNDL ↗ A/46/PV.22
45 Sept. 28, 1990 Mr. Augustus Aikhomu UNDL ↗
44 Sept. 29, 1989 Mr. Ike Nwachukwu UNDL ↗ A/44/PV.12
43 Sept. 29, 1988 Mr. Ike Nwachukwu UNDL ↗
42 Sept. 28, 1987 Mr. A. Bolaji Akinyemi UNDL ↗ A/42/PV.14
41 Sept. 26, 1986 Mr. A. Bolaji Akinyemi UNDL ↗ A/41/PV.13
40 Oct. 9, 1985 Mr. A. Bolaji Akinyemi UNDL ↗ A/40/PV.29
39 Oct. 8, 1984 Mr. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari UNDL ↗ A/39/PV.25
38 Oct. 5, 1983 Mr. Alhaji A.M. Bello UNDL ↗ A/38/PV.20
37 Oct. 14, 1982 Mr. Patrick Bolokor UNDL ↗
36 Sept. 25, 1981 Mr. Ishaya Audu UNDL ↗ A/36/PV.14
35 Oct. 6, 1980 Mr. Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari UNDL ↗ A/35/PV.24
34 Oct. 11, 1979 Mr. Blessing Akporode Clark UNDL ↗ A/34/PV.30
33 Oct. 5, 1978 Mr. Henry Edmund Olufemi Adefope UNDL ↗ A/33/PV.23
32 Oct. 13, 1977 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo UNDL ↗ A/32/PV.32
31 Oct. 4, 1976 Mr. Joseph Nanven Garba UNDL ↗ A/31/PV.16
30 Oct. 7, 1975 Mr. Joseph Nanven Garba UNDL ↗
29 Oct. 3, 1974 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
28 Oct. 5, 1973 Mr. Yakubu Gowon UNDL ↗
27 Oct. 2, 1972 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
26 Oct. 1, 1971 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
24 Oct. 1, 1969 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
23 Oct. 11, 1968 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
22 Oct. 11, 1967 Mr. Okoi Arikpo UNDL ↗
21 Sept. 29, 1966 Mr. Simeon Ola Adebo UNDL ↗
20 Oct. 5, 1965 Mr. Nuhu Bamali UNDL ↗
19 Dec. 15, 1964 Mr. Jaja Wachuku UNDL ↗
18 Sept. 30, 1963 Mr. Jaja Wachuku UNDL ↗
17 Oct. 15, 1962 Mr. Jaja Wachuku UNDL ↗
16 Oct. 10, 1961 Mr. Jaja Wachuku UNDL ↗