President Goodluck Jonathan today at the UN
By Goodluck Jonathan
The President of the 68th Session of the General Assembly;
Heads of State and Government;
The Secretary-General;
Distinguished Delegates;
Ladies and Gentlemen
Mr President,

1. On behalf of the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I salute you as you preside over the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation.

2. I also wish to extend our commendation to the Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and place on record, Nigeria’s appreciation for his focused and committed leadership of the United Nations system.

3. This Session is coming at a particularly trying period when our world faces a number of critical challenges which make it imperative for us to work within the Charter of the United Nations to meaningfully address them.

4. It is therefore apt that the theme, Post 2015 Development Agenda:  Setting the Stage, signposts our desire and determination to actively cooperate for the improvement of the overall welfare and well-being of the most vulnerable citizens of the member-states of our Organisation.  

5. Nigeria appreciates the consultative nature of designing the Post-2015 development agenda. Earlier in the year, we supported this global outreach through inclusive consultations and surveys of a number of Nigerians who have expressed their aspirations with respect to the world they expect beyond 2015.

6. A major highlight of this process, which has increased national ownership of the agenda, is the emphasis on the eradication of poverty as the overarching principle in the formulation of the successor framework.  

7. Indeed, tomorrow, we will be hosting a side event on the implementation of the MDGs, in collaboration with the UN, a number of African countries, and our development partners.  

8. As I had cause to say to this Assembly last Session, 2015 is not a destination but only a milestone to a better, safer, healthier and more compassionate world.  Let us therefore renew our commitment to the processes that will develop the post-MDGs framework.

Mr. President,
9. This objective is of particular resonance to us in Africa where the challenges of poverty, illiteracy, food insecurity, and climate change continue to engage the attention of the political leadership.  

10. The good news however, is that in the last decade, a sustained democratization process across the continent has made significant difference in governance processes, institutions and structures.  Today, we have a renascent Africa that has moved away from the era of dictatorship to a new dawn where the ideals of good governance and an emphasis on human rights and justice are beginning to drive state-society relations. This is the present reality of Africa that must replace the old prejudices and assumptions about the continent.

11. We are firm in our conviction that democracy is fundamental to achieving the requisite stability that will enable the realization of a sustainable post-2015 development agenda in Africa.  

12. This emergent Africa will require the continued support and partnership of the international community.  An Africa that is no longer merely a destination for aid but one that is involved in constructive, multi-sectoral exchanges on the global stage.  Our continent stands ready to continue to engage the rest of the world as a partner in formulating a global development agenda that will guarantee peace, security and stability.

13. I wish to express my appreciation for Nigeria’s selection as co-Chair of the Expert Committee on Financing Sustainable Development.

14. The importance of this Committee’s assignment cannot be overstated. For the post-2015 development agenda to be realistic, it must be backed by a robust financing framework which I hope will receive the strong backing of our Organisation’s more endowed members.

Mr. President,
15. Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable peace and security propels the country to action along with member states of our sub-regional and continental organisations, whenever stability is threatened in our continent.  In recent years, Africa has had its share of conflicts notably in Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Somalia.

16. It is noteworthy that African leaders, with the support of the international community, have demonstrated the capacity to work in concert and decisively in pursuit of long-term solutions in the affected States. While a lot more still needs to be done, we are convinced that progress is being made.

17. The recent Presidential elections in Mali herald a new beginning that should translate into peace and prosperity for its people and provide a stronger basis for stability within the sub-region.  I congratulate President Boubacar Keita. Similarly, the political transition process in Guinea Bissau holds much promise. Among African leaders, there is a greater determination and focus on the transformation of the continent. This is the required impetus for the achievement of development objectives
that will benefit the people, and rebrand the continent even more positively.

18. Although our world has not witnessed a global war since the establishment of the United Nations, there have been several conflicts with devastating consequences and impact in virtually all regions of the world.  As global citizens, we have a sacred duty to free our world of wars, rivalries, ethnic conflicts, and religious divisions.  Our collective effort in our drive for a better world will continue to bind us together.  

Mr. President,
19. Nigeria continues to support the efforts of the United Nations in addressing the global initiative to combat the menace of the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons. We have redoubled efforts to address this onerous challenge within our borders and across the West African sub-region.  
20. In doing so, we also recognize the need for a broad-based global partnership in the on-going battle against trans-border crimes, including terrorism and acts of piracy. It is regrettable that these scourges are sustained by unfettered access by non-state actors to illicit small arms and light weapons with which they foster insecurity and instability across our continent. For us in Africa, these are the ‘weapons of mass destruction’!

21. It is therefore, in the light of our collective obligation and unceasing struggle to end this nightmare, that I congratulate Member-States on the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in April this year.  Our hope is that upon its entry into force, the ATT would herald an era of accountable trade in conventional arms which is critical to the security of nations.  

22. In line with our continued commitment to this project, Nigeria has signed and ratified the Treaty.  We will continue to engage other Member-States for its successful implementation.

Mr. President,
23. Terrorism constitutes a major threat to global peace and security, and undermines the capacity for sustained development.  In Nigeria, the threat of terrorism in a few States in the North Eastern part of our country has proven to be a challenge to national stability.  We will spare no effort in addressing this menace.  We are therefore confronting it with every resource at our disposal with due regard for fundamental human rights and the rule of law.
 
24. Nigeria will like to place on record its appreciation to the international community for its support in this regard.  The reign of terror anywhere in the world is an assault on our collective humanity.  Three days ago, the stark reality of this menace was again brought to the fore by the dastardly terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya. We must stand together to win this war together.

Mr. President,
25. Piracy, like terrorism, is another menace that has attained worrisome proportions, especially in Africa’s coastal waters. At the bilateral and multilateral levels, Nigeria has promoted cooperation to mitigate its impact and consequences on the security and economies of the affected coastal states.

26. Indeed, in June this year, the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Gulf of Guinea Commission met in Yaounde, Cameroon, and came up with practical steps to collectively confront the menace of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.  This effort will, no doubt, require reinforcement and wider support and collaborative action on the part of our international partners.

Mr. President,
27. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile.  The reported use of chemical weapons in the Syrian crisis, is unacceptable.  Nigeria condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the use of chemical weapons that are prohibited by International Conventions.
 
28. We applaud the current diplomatic efforts to avert further escalation of the crisis.  We urge all parties involved to end the violence and seek a negotiated solution, including the instrumentality of the United Nations.

29. The threat which nuclear weapons pose to the survival of the human race is to be understood not just in the context of aspirational nations but also the nations already in possession of such weapons. Nuclear weapons are as unsafe in the hands of small powers as they are in the hands of the major powers. It is our collective responsibility to urge the international community to respond to the clarion call for a peaceful universe in an age of uncertainty.

30. We can attain this objective if we adopt measures and policies that will promote nuclear disarmament, protect and renew our environment, and push towards an international system that is based on trust, mutual respect and shared goals.  

Mr. President,
31. I believe that I express the concern of many about the slow pace of effort and apparent lack of progress in the reform of the United Nations, especially the Security Council.  We believe strongly, that the call for democratization worldwide should not be for States only, but also, for International Organizations such as the UN.  That is why we call for the democratization of the Security Council.  

32. This is desirable for the enthronement of justice, equity, and fairness; and also for the promotion of a sense of inclusiveness and balance in our world.

33. Our support for the United Nations Security Council in its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security has been total and unwavering.  We have, in previous membership of the Council, demonstrated both the political will and capacity to engage in key Council responsibilities.  Nigeria has therefore decided to seek election for the 2014-2015 Non-Permanent Seat of the UNSC.  

34. I am pleased to state that Nigeria has received the endorsement of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union.  We urge this august Assembly to endorse Nigeria’s candidature.

Mr. President,
35. Our world continues to be confronted by pressing problems and threats.  No statement that will be made during this Session can exhaust the extent of these problems.  The world looks to us, as leaders, to provide hope in the midst of crisis, to provide guidance through difficult socio-political divisions, and to ensure that we live in a better world.

36. We have obligations to the present generation, but we have a greater obligation to generations yet unborn who should one day inherit a world of sufficiency irrespective of the circumstances of their birth or where they reside on the globe.  We must work to make that world a reality in recognition of our common heritage.

37. We must strive to eradicate poverty, hunger, disease and human misery; we must eliminate the scourge of nuclear, chemical, biological, as well as small arms and light weapons. We must dedicate ourselves to working together to address global, regional and national challenges and deliver a more peaceful, equitable and prosperous world for all.  It is our duty.  We must not fail.

38. I thank you.


http://saharareporters.com/press-release/full-transcript-president-goodluck-jonathans-speech-un-general-assembly

Let me first say..I love my president.

The UN security seat part was not necessary

Egberi faa o!yaaa!

ok good

I can see the hand-writing of Reuben Abati.

Can someone take a look at the men sitting behind Jonathan? The two men sitting behind the podium were looking at Jonathan with pitty on their faces. The guy with dark skin made it look obvious.

automaticcars: Can someone take a look at the men sitting behind Jonathan? The two men sitting behind the podium were looking at Jonathan with pitty on their faces. The guy with dark skin made it look obvious.

Na Wah for u ooo.. Must you look that far. Lol.

yunglykmine:  

Mr. President,
31. I believe that I express the concern of many about the slow pace of effort and apparent lack of progress in the reform of the United Nations, especially the Security Council.  We believe strongly, that the call for democratization worldwide should not be for States only, but also, for International Organizations such as the UN.  That is why we call for the democratization of the Security Council.  

I like this part, especially the attitude and the language employed to emphasize this 'bitter truth'. Many servile leaders who a$slick the Superpowers would not attempt to touch on the subject. Thoroughly impressed!


#Jonaballs

Ok we'll said. Next topic

take dat:

I like this part, especially the attitude and the language employed to emphasize this 'bitter truth'. Many servile leaders who a$slick the Superpowers would not attempt to touch on the subject. Thoroughly impressed!


#Jonaballs

You just made re-read that paragraph...the words where carefully chosen and it passed the message across

with all due respect to our most loved president, I think the speech I'll like to read is that of Hassan Roughannl (Iran) and Bibi Netanyahu (Israel).

automaticcars: Can someone take a look at the men sitting behind Jonathan? The two men sitting behind the podium were looking at Jonathan with pitty on their faces. The guy with dark skin made it look obvious.

don't be deceived, these guys revere African leaders let alone the leader of the largest black Nation.

good talk bad deeds..

KwoiZabo: with all due respect to our most loved president, I think the speech I'll like to read is that of Hassan Roughannl (Iran) and Bibi Netanyahu (Israel).

Hassan Roughannl's speech....


http://www.haaretz.com/mobile/1.548913

0lumide: good talk bad deeds..

Better still... Good talk, no action.

Ajibanban: Xianity is a sick, twisted, perverted, odious religion that keeps people from true spirituality and humanity's real God, Satan. That's enough right there, but the problem is much, much more than that. You are walking down the street, minding your own business, some pasty looking creature, that has a mask like artificial smile affixed to his/her face, so plastic, robotic and alien like, accosts you with this Jesus garbage. The smiling mask immediately drops, turning to hatred and rage when you state that you are happy in your choice with Satan and you would rather be dead than switch.

You are in the privacy of your own home. Most neighbors, friends, and relatives are considerate enough to call before coming over. You could be in the shower, eating your dinner, watching something of interest on TV, having sex, whatever. You work, pay your rent/house costs and/or taxes, etc. This is YOUR home. You are minding your own business, not bothering a soul; maybe you are even feeling very happy. All of a sudden, regardless of all the blatantly visible "No Soliciting" signs, the "Do not Disturb" signs, or anything else posted to deter unwanted visitors, there is an urgent knock at the door, or the doorbell is ringing like there is a serious emergency, interrupting you, disturbing you without any respect for your privacy or any consideration as to what else you may be tending to or engaged in, in your own place of residence, whatsoever. Door to door, peddling the Nazarene.

You are sleeping, resting, AGAIN, minding your own business. Maybe you are even expecting an important phone call. The phone is ringing and ringing. It's not a friend, relative or neighbor, it's one of those foul xians, telemarketing the nazarene. They will relentlessly keep calling and calling until they get a hold of you. You tell them NO. A couple of months later or even less, they are back like fleas on a dog, only they are much worse than any animal parasite.

You open your mailbox, more of their garbage. Jesus coupons for redemption, always begging for donations to further the relentless nuisance and add to the multi- trillion-dollar industry of wealth they already possess and use to work towards depriving you of your freedom and constitutional rights.
You snap on your radio or television, here we go again, some craddle-robber capable of literally ANYTHING when perpetrating crimes against humanity, AGAIN is soliciting for more donations as their greed knows no bounds.

You want to read your newspaper, you find pages and pages of full page ads, promoting and marketing the nazarene and the opulent, financially exorbitant institutions where they relieve congregations of their money and their souls.

The absolute WORST of this is what they do to our children. They stalk them and prey upon them, corrupting their innocence and instilling hang-ups and psychological problems where there were none before. They use all kinds of scare tactics to frighten them with their lies. They work to turn them against their non-xian parents and destroy their lives, coercing them towards living for their death and throwing their lives away.

The schools are full of them. Freedom fighters and the government are constantly battling the xian church that is forever a continuous threat to the lives and liberties of others.

Once children are ensnared, they are abused, Molested, molested and psychologically destroyed, and in some cases, even mutilated and murdered. In the least, they will never live up to or acknowledge their full potential.

Xians are forever trying to wrest control of the legal system, perverting it, like they do everything else, using it as another instrument to deny ALL of us our freedom, to enslave everyone, destroy lives and ruin what others have sacrificed everything for.

When they seize control, through whatever means, legal, illegal; however, makes no difference to them, they work diligently to maim, torture, murder and destroy anyone who is even suspected of disagreeing with their sick doctrines. Their reign was during the "Dark Ages" To find out if something is good or evil, all one has to do is give it power. Here, the xian religion speaks for itself!

They continuously PUSH themselves where they are not wanted. They are compulsive and obsessive. They are not a joke and will not just go away or mind their own business. They would gladly resume their murderous ways if only given the opportunity.
Anything that has helped humanity- medicine, communication, literacy, modern conveniences, sciences that help us understand the world around us, anything that gives life more meaning or makes it pleasurable, they have worked overtime to slander and destroy. Yet, they make full use of everything they have contributed NOTHING to, working every step of they way to destroy. They make use of modern conveniences to spread their malignant virus around the world.
There IS NO room for tolerance here. This is total bleeping WAR! If each one of us does our part, we can bring this evil institution down. IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE. They have used the terrorist attacks to their advantage, like all kinds of other ugly things. We need to start fighting back, LEGALLY. Don't let rage get you at a bad moment, use it constructively. You can't get away from them in prison. People rationalize, make excuses, focus on the small percentage of xians that are polite and mind their own business. This is what keeps them going. There are many who lack the education concerning world history, the INQUISITION, and the church's control of life and government in the dark/middle ages. These people know next to nothing of the truth. They believe what they are told and are too unmotivated or lazy to research for themselves. Knowledge is everything; this is why xians prey on the ignorant and illiterate.

what is dis one saying? U miss road or u miss ur drugs dis am. We de talk Jonathan u chook christianity for d matter. Walahi tallahi u b oloriburuku somebody.

I believe my president and I trust my country.

That is my presido

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Akshow: what is dis one saying? U miss road or u miss ur drugs dis am. We de talk Jonathan u chook christianity for d matter. Walahi tallahi u b oloriburuku somebody.

No blame the guy jare...na too much weed cause

Akshow: what is dis one saying? U miss road or u miss ur drugs dis am. We de talk Jonathan u chook christianity for d matter. Walahi tallahi u b oloriburuku somebody.

No blame the guy jare...na too much weed cause am

nice write up thouqh::::i know say if na patience wan deliver dat kind sppech..upon all d write up oo...in qo still shoot qun..like seriously....

More grease to ur elbow..gej...we nigerians love u more

baba niyen, go on we dey ya back gidigba any presido beside you is a counterfeit. Who be obama when gej is talking them no born ham well

Well Nice speech, he no fall our hand this time around, we need to be in that security council no lie. We ve fought n keep fightin in almost every war torn country, from somalia to sudan, na where u no go see my gallant Nigerian Army!

Ajibanban: Xianity is a sick, twisted, perverted, odious religion that keeps people from true spirituality and humanity's real God, Satan. That's enough right there, but the problem is much, much more than that. You are walking down the street, minding your own business, some pasty looking creature, that has a mask like artificial smile affixed to his/her face, so plastic, robotic and alien like, accosts you with this Jesus garbage. The smiling mask immediately drops, turning to hatred and rage when you state that you are happy in your choice with Satan and you would rather be dead than switch.

You are in the privacy of your own home. Most neighbors, friends, and relatives are considerate enough to call before coming over. You could be in the shower, eating your dinner, watching something of interest on TV, having sex, whatever. You work, pay your rent/house costs and/or taxes, etc. This is YOUR home. You are minding your own business, not bothering a soul; maybe you are even feeling very happy. All of a sudden, regardless of all the blatantly visible "No Soliciting" signs, the "Do not Disturb" signs, or anything else posted to deter unwanted visitors, there is an urgent knock at the door, or the doorbell is ringing like there is a serious emergency, interrupting you, disturbing you without any respect for your privacy or any consideration as to what else you may be tending to or engaged in, in your own place of residence, whatsoever. Door to door, peddling the Nazarene.

You are sleeping, resting, AGAIN, minding your own business. Maybe you are even expecting an important phone call. The phone is ringing and ringing. It's not a friend, relative or neighbor, it's one of those foul xians, telemarketing the nazarene. They will relentlessly keep calling and calling until they get a hold of you. You tell them NO. A couple of months later or even less, they are back like fleas on a dog, only they are much worse than any animal parasite.

You open your mailbox, more of their garbage. Jesus coupons for redemption, always begging for donations to further the relentless nuisance and add to the multi- trillion-dollar industry of wealth they already possess and use to work towards depriving you of your freedom and constitutional rights.
You snap on your radio or television, here we go again, some craddle-robber capable of literally ANYTHING when perpetrating crimes against humanity, AGAIN is soliciting for more donations as their greed knows no bounds.

You want to read your newspaper, you find pages and pages of full page ads, promoting and marketing the nazarene and the opulent, financially exorbitant institutions where they relieve congregations of their money and their souls.

The absolute WORST of this is what they do to our children. They stalk them and prey upon them, corrupting their innocence and instilling hang-ups and psychological problems where there were none before. They use all kinds of scare tactics to frighten them with their lies. They work to turn them against their non-xian parents and destroy their lives, coercing them towards living for their death and throwing their lives away.

The schools are full of them. Freedom fighters and the government are constantly battling the xian church that is forever a continuous threat to the lives and liberties of others.

Once children are ensnared, they are abused, Molested, molested and psychologically destroyed, and in some cases, even mutilated and murdered. In the least, they will never live up to or acknowledge their full potential.

Xians are forever trying to wrest control of the legal system, perverting it, like they do everything else, using it as another instrument to deny ALL of us our freedom, to enslave everyone, destroy lives and ruin what others have sacrificed everything for.

When they seize control, through whatever means, legal, illegal; however, makes no difference to them, they work diligently to maim, torture, murder and destroy anyone who is even suspected of disagreeing with their sick doctrines. Their reign was during the "Dark Ages" To find out if something is good or evil, all one has to do is give it power. Here, the xian religion speaks for itself!

They continuously PUSH themselves where they are not wanted. They are compulsive and obsessive. They are not a joke and will not just go away or mind their own business. They would gladly resume their murderous ways if only given the opportunity.
Anything that has helped humanity- medicine, communication, literacy, modern conveniences, sciences that help us understand the world around us, anything that gives life more meaning or makes it pleasurable, they have worked overtime to slander and destroy. Yet, they make full use of everything they have contributed NOTHING to, working every step of they way to destroy. They make use of modern conveniences to spread their malignant virus around the world.
There IS NO room for tolerance here. This is total bleeping WAR! If each one of us does our part, we can bring this evil institution down. IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE. They have used the terrorist attacks to their advantage, like all kinds of other ugly things. We need to start fighting back, LEGALLY. Don't let rage get you at a bad moment, use it constructively. You can't get away from them in prison. People rationalize, make excuses, focus on the small percentage of xians that are polite and mind their own business. This is what keeps them going. There are many who lack the education concerning world history, the INQUISITION, and the church's control of life and government in the dark/middle ages. These people know next to nothing of the truth. They believe what they are told and are too unmotivated or lazy to research for themselves. Knowledge is everything; this is why xians prey on the ignorant and illiterate.

High on cheap drugs! Were!

Wow!What a speech;
-Nigerians were well represented
-The write-up well presented
-Thumb up to d peoples president
-Goodluck to D President FRN,GCFR,Ph.D C-in-C Goodluck EBELE Jonathan
-Thank U once more for making us proud.

I was proud to be a Nigerian yday, when I saw Mr President addressing the full capacity congregation of all Head of states and presidents; and his words chosen and read out perfectly well and straight to the point, *** not some aboki presidents chewing English like Gworo***

kayci_d77: I was proud to be a Nigerian yday, when I saw Mr President addressing the full capacity congregation of all Head of states and presidents; and his words chosen and read out perfectly well and straight to the point, *** not some aboki presidents chewing English like Gworo***

lmao

Nice speech No guts no Glory its tym African leaders stoplooking down on themselves beta days ahead Jona till 2019.......