I will read out a statement by Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I join other representatives in congratulating the President of the General Assembly on convening this very important meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). I would also like to commend …
The Nigerian delegation warmly welcomes the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Laura Dupuy Lasserre, to New York for this important event — the presentation of the report of the Human Rights Council (A/66/53 and Add.1). We commend and thank Ambassador Lasserre for her astute leadershi…
Allow me to convey our gratitude to Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui for his effective work as Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) during a very difficult and challenging period for Haiti. We wish him tremendous success in his new assignment and thank him for his ins…
On behalf of the Nigerian delegation, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Lebanese presidency for convening today’s debate.
Somalia faces daunting challenges, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss them comprehensively. Let me take this opportunity to welcome His Excellency Prim…
Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. Let me also extend our warm appreciation to the Permanent Representative of India and his delegation for the wonderful work they did last month.
I would also like to thank Amb…
I join others in thanking His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, for sharing his perspectives with us. I thank Mr. Enver Hoxhaj for his statement. I would also like to thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his update o…
I thank you, Sir, for the initiative of convening this open debate and the excellent concept paper (S/2011/496, annex) that provides the basis of our discussions today. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing.
Peacekeeping, a rather recent concept that is not reflected in …
Nigeria voted in favour of resolution 2003 (2011) because we believe in the indispensable role of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in the efforts to bring lasting peace and stability to Darfur and overall peace to the Sudan. We remain resolute in our conviction th…
My first words must be to express appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for the guidance he has provided for this debate, particular in organizing the Force Commanders. I want to warmly welcome the presence of the Force Commanders in the Council. The clarity and incisiveness of their perspe…
Mr. President, permit me to join other delegations in conveying the condolences of the Nigerian delegation to the Government and the people of Norway on the unfortunate incident that took place a few days ago and led to the deaths of many Norwegians, many of them young people who were gathered to co…
On behalf of the Nigerian delegation, I warmly welcome you to the Security Council, Mr. President. Let me also thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Serry, for his comprehensive briefing.
The Middle East peace process remains deadlocked, in spite of concerted efforts on the part of the international c…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and for the concept paper circulated by your delegation(S/2011/408, annex). I also thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Achim Steiner for their perceptive and inspiring statements. This debate is timely in that it affords us the…
Nigeria greatly appreciates the special attention that you, Sir, are devoting to the Sudan today. The contributions of your country to the Sudanese process are well recognized, as is your personal commitment.
I would like to welcome the participation of the Vice-President of the Republic of South S…
Let me convey Nigeria’s profound appreciation to the German presidency of the Security Council for having convened this timely meeting on children and armed conflict. I commend your personal leadership, Mr. President, in planning and organizing this important meeting. Germany has
not only demonstra…
I want to thank Special Representative De Mistura for his very inspiring and lucid briefing. I also want to thank Ambassador Tanin not only for his comprehensive briefing, but also for the tremendous courage that he has demonstrated even in trying times.
Nigeria welcomes the steady progress being m…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for initiating this important discussion on transnational organized crime and drug trafficking. By holding this debate, the Council is making a very significant statement of intent just two days after the release of the World Drug Report 2011. We also want t…
I join others in thanking Ambassador Néstor Osorio for his succinct briefing on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We appreciate the valuable work done by the Committee during the reporting period. In particular, we note the efforts made …
I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General O’Brien for her insightful and comprehensive briefing on the Secretary-General’s report (S/2011/360).
The Secretary-General’s report does not just paint a vivid picture of the challenges in the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia. It also profi…
I wish at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. I am pleased to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Muburi-Muita to the Council and to thank him for his very lucid briefing, and particularly to express my appreciation for the passion with which…
Nigeria is immensely grateful to President Thabo Mbeki for his tireless commitments to find a durable solution to the crisis in Darfur and in the Sudan in general. We are also grateful for the leadership Mr. Menkerios has provided to the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) under very difficu…
