[size=14pt]France backs Nigeria’s UN Security Council bid[/size]
On May 22, 2011 · In News
BY DANIEL IDONOR

YAMOUSSOUKRO – AS Cote d’Ivoire’s elected President, Mr Alassan Quattara was, yesterday, sworn-in, the government and people of France, in appreciation of Nigeria’s leadership role in the Africa region and restoration of democratic governance in Cote d’Ivoire has pledged to support Nigeria in her bid for a permanent seat of the United Nation, UN, Security Council.

President Nicholas Sarkozy, who endorsed Nigeria’s bid for the prestigious seat, at the Houphet Boigny Datcha, France, during a private meeting with his Nigerian counterpart, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, said the gesture is in appreciation of Nigeria’s qualitative leadership role in securing the continent in particular and the world at large.

Sarkozy also commended Jonathan for the role he played as Nigerian President and as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African Countries, ECOWAS, to restore democratically elected government of Allassane Outtarra.

The France leader joined other world leaders in congratulating Jonathan for his victory at the polls which has won commendation from world leaders for it credibility.

Among those at the meeting were Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odein Ajumogobia, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro and some embassy officials.

A source close to the meeting told Sunday Vanguard that the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in matters of mutual interests especially supporting democratic rule and good governance that will usher in fast paced development.

According to the source, Jonathan had briefed him on his efforts to ensure stability in the region especially in ensuring that the sub region were not left behind in the changing global trends.

Although the source was not specific on the areas Jonathan called for help, it said the acknowledgment by Sarkozy of the leading role Nigeria has continued to play puts it at the forefront of those deserving a voice on platforms where world affairs were decided.

The Nigerian President had arrived Yamassoukro airport at about 9.30am and proceeded to review parade where he received thunderous ovations from natives who struggled to catch a glimpse of him as the man who made it possible for peace to return to their country.

A minimum of 10 leaders of other countries, most of them francophone were at the occasion. After the meeting Jonathan drove to the Houphet Boigny Information Center for Peace where the inauguration took place in a colourful ceremony.

Both Sarkozy and Jonathan intermittently received applauses from the capacity international crowd each time their names were mentioned.

President Jonathan has since yesterday returned to Nigeria, as he is expected to host the UN Secretary-General, Mr Banki Moon to a dinner today evening.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/05/sarkozy-backs-nigerias-un-security-council-bid/

Hope it is not a ceremonial seat  why celebrate a ceremonial seat  -  From my own understanding the the true security powers  -  Russia, China, uk, us, france .  so tell me who is Nigeria going to displace

Nigeria is taking the right steps on the international stage. Ajumogobia is very talented indeed, nice one GEJ.
The longer SA has the clown, Zuma at the helm of their affairs, the stronger the game Nigeria plays not only in Africa, but Worldwide. Events in Ivory Coast signalled a defining turning point in the foreign relations of both Nigeria and SA.

SA bumbled around, stepping on their own toes, changing course a million times and obstructing any sensible moves by others toward a decisive resolution, while Nigeria's leadership and direction were steadfast and unwavering.

We might have bumbled along for years now (especially in the lack lustre Yar Adua/cabal period), but our foreign relations prospects have never looked better or brighter.

Another wild goose chase  - lets be honest  the probability that Nigeria would be made a permanent member is so high that the option of me going to space is a better and safer bet.  According to beaf . Nigeria will soon displace any of these countries  us, china, uk, russa, france


Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, Security Council decisions on all substantive matters require the affirmative votes of nine members. A negative vote, or veto, also known as the rule of "great Power unanimity", by a permanent member prevents adoption of a proposal, even if it has received the required number of affirmative votes (9).


Nigeria stands a better chance of becoming lifetime president of ECOWAS .

blacksta:

Another wild goose chase  - lets be honest  the probability that Nigeria would be made a permanent member is so high that the option of me going to space is a better and safer bet.  According to beaf . Nigeria will soon displace any of these countries  us, china, uk, russa, france


Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, Security Council decisions on all substantive matters require the affirmative votes of nine members. A negative vote, or veto, also known as the rule of "great Power unanimity", by a permanent member prevents adoption of a proposal, even if it has received the required number of affirmative votes (9).


Nigeria stands a better chance of becoming lifetime president of ECOWAS .

gbammm gbammm

thank you

@op

is it permanent or ceremonial crap

moreover, how will this provide electricity and security for us

Without Veto powers the seat is pointless

Mynd_44:

Without Veto powers the seat is pointless

abeg no rOb Nigeria of this great GEJ acheivement. Fresh air has arrived

blacksta:



abeg no rOb Nigeria of this great GEJ acheivement. Fresh air has arrived

And what does your clueless GEJ that can't even pick his own cabinet intend to do with it?
order another French or perhaps American invasion of another African country?

Most Nigerians are such incurably pathetic pessimists,grumblers and nay sayers

If dem no support us for security council post,una go say na because GEJ no be better pessin,say western leaders no like am,now dem support us una say d post no get value say dem for support Cape Verde instead

Na real wa 4 una

Nigeria given a permanent seat at U.N Sec. council, with the state of your country and the doofus running it? Lmao!