Security Council was kick started Thursday, making it the fifth time its permanent representative sat on the powerful seat on the basis of election.
Nigeria had earlier been elected into the Council on October 16, the fourth time after independence with 186 votes out of 193.
Among the five permanent members that sat on its deliberation led by Jordanian Permanent Representative Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zedi Al-Hussein are China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the U.S with the other 10 non-permanent members who are to serve for two-years by the 193 members of the UN General Assembly.
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA68) meeting last September, President Goodluck Jonathan had put up a vigorous campaign why Nigeria should be given a slot for the fifth time running pointing to the country's peace keeping efforts in Africa with emphasis on the sub-region.
An elated Jonathan in response to the election made a statement through his media adviser Reuben Abati saying the endorsement of Nigeria's candidature for the Security Council seat by the vast majority of member-countries was 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.
He continued: "This is the fourth time since it became independent in 1960 that Nigeria is being elected to the UN Security Council. It is also the second time (2010-2011 and 2014-2015) that Nigeria will be elected to the Council under the Jonathan presidency.
"The president is particularly delighted by this historic victory and assures the global community that Nigeria, under his leadership, will continue to make very significant contributions towards the achievement and sustenance of global peace and security."
Source: This Day
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