I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting to consider the report of the International Court of Justice (A/72/4). Nigeria is grateful to the President of the Court, Judge Ronny Abraham, for his comprehensive report and insightful remarks (see A/72/PV.34).
My delegation aligns …
We thank you, Madam, for convening today’s meeting, which provides us with an opportunity to reflect on recent developments in the Middle East. We thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his informative briefing.
Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezu…
Nigeria considers the holding of this high-level meeting on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons to be very important in view of
the need for global solidarity and cooperation in the fight against the menace of trafficking in persons.
Nigeria a…
I wish to thank the Ethiopian presidency and the membership of the Security Council for organizing this briefing. It is illustrative of the positive disposition of members of the Security Council towards resolving the myriad challenges of the Lake Chad Basin region. Our special appreciation goes to …
Let me begin by commending the delegation of Egypt for convening this open debate on a very important subject. My appreciation also goes to the Deputy Secretary-General and the other briefers for their insightful expositions on the topic of our discussion.
Nigeria aligns itself with the statement d…
I thank the delegation of Egypt for organizing this briefing. I also commend the Deputy Secretary-General for taking her important trip to Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for her detailed briefing. We are pleased to note that the Deputy Secretary-General seized the opportunity …
The Nigerian delegation commends the presidency of Uruguay for organizing this important debate on the protection of civilians and medical care in armed, and for the detailed concept note (S/2017/365, annex) to guide our discussion.
We support the Secretary-General’s call upon Member States and par…
I thank the delegation of Uruguay for organizing today’s open debate and welcome the participation of that country’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. We also thank the Deputy Secretary-General and other briefers for sharing their perspectives on this very important subject.
We would like to thank…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s open debate, which provides an opportunity for reflection on the situation in the Middle East. We commend Special Coordinator Mladenov for his very lucid briefing and for sharing his perspective in the search for peace in the Middle East.
Nigeria …
I thank you, Mr. President, for your efficient leadership of the Security Council during this month. I also take this opportunity to thank
members of the Security Council for their visit to the Lake Chad basin region, which allowed them to assess the security and humanitarian challenges faced by th…
The Nigerian delegation thanks the delegation of the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate on “Trafficking in persons in conflict situations: forced labour, slavery and other similar practices”. We commend you, Mr. President, for the comprehensive concept note (S/2017/198, annex) provided t…
First and foremost, I would like to thank the Swedish presidency and the entire membership of the Security Council for organizing today’s briefing. It is indeed emblematic of the interest of the United Nations in the security situation in the Lake Chad basin region. We are particularly and deeply ap…
I wish to express my appreciation to the delegation of Sweden for convening this open debate on conflict prevention and sustaining peace as a centrepiece of the United Nations. Nigeria considers it a subject of critical importance to all humankind. Our appreciation goes to the Secretary- General, Mr…
I would like, at the outset, to express my sincere condolences and total shock at the dastardly assassination of the Russian Ambassador in Turkey. I think this highlights again what we all have to do at the international level to really tackle these terrorist crimes.
The Nigerian delegation thanks …
Nigeria welcomes this opportunity to participate in today’s open debate on water, peace and security. We commend the delegation of Senegal for its initiative in convening this debate and for the well-articulated concept note (S/2016/969, annex) to guide our discussion. Our appreciation also goes to …
I thank the delegation of Senegal for convening this open debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2016/927, annex) provided to guide our discussion. We commend the Deputy Secretary-General for sharing with us his perspectives on this subject. Our appreciation also goes to the Secretary-General …
My delegation is grateful to the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, for the report presented to us today for our consideration (A/71/342). We congratulate the Court on its relocation to permanent premises in The Hague, Netherlands, which was mark…
I thank you, SIr, for convening this important meeting to consider the report of the International Court of Justice (A/71/4). Nigeria is grateful to the President of the Court, Judge Ronny Abraham, for his comprehensive briefing and insightful remarks earlier this morning (see A/71/ PV.34). We congr…
I thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for convening this open debate and for the excellent concept paper (S/2016/871, annex) provided to guide our discussions.
Our appreciation goes to the Secretary-General for his abiding investment in the cause of women, to the Executive Director of UN…
At the outset, my delegation expresses appreciation to the Secretary-General for his insightful reports on this agenda item (A/71/189, A/71/203 and A/71/211). Nigeria endorses the statement delivered by the representative of Thailand, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and by the representative…
