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.