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2016-06-02
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2017-10-18
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  1. “Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering support for a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine existing side by side in peace and security.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

  2. “We seize the opportunity of this debate to underline that continued settlement activity on the part of Israel, which is illegal under international law, is undermining the two-State solution. It is a matter of great concern to us. The two-State solution lies at the heart of the Middle East peace process. It has the support of the international community and is widely acknowledged as the path to lasting peace between the two sides. We urge the Israeli political leadership to demonstrate its commitment to the two-State solution. We call on States with influence over the parties to encourage them to re-engage in dialogue on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Middle East Quartet road map, the Arab Peace Initiative and existing agreements between the parties.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

  3. “We particularly express our deep appreciation to the Government of Egypt for its crucial role in facilitating the agreement. We believe that the development will facilitate in lifting the closures of the crossings, while addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns, and unlock international support for Gaza's growth, stability and prosperity, which is critical to efforts to achieve lasting peace. It is essential to continue to engage with Israel, the Palestinian authorities and the region in support of that process. In the meantime, it is essential to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has had an impact on the health and the social and economic well- being of the population. In that regard, we encourage the international community to act accordingly.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

  4. “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 Jenea for his informative briefing. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. After years of tension, we welcome the decision of Hamas to accept the conditions of the Ramallah Government to reunite the West Bank and Gaza into one entity, under one law and one Government. In that regard, Nigeria welcomes the signing of the intra-Palestinian agreement in Cairo on 12 October. We commend the President of the State of Palestine and all other concerned stakeholders on that achievement.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

  5. “All such measures are being taken within a framework designed to simultaneously address the short- and medium-term development needs of the region. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that the future of the people of the Lake Chad basin region rests on durable security and the sustainability of resources around the lake. We are confident that by enhancing collaboration and consolidating strong partnerships through the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the African Union, we will swiftly overcome the Challenge. The upcoming N'Djamena meeting is a consolidation of such efforts. We renew the call for rededicated international action, increased global attention and active engagement with countries of the Lake Chad basin region to accelerate the recovery efforts and to address the root causes of terrorism. The meeting rose at 5.05 p.m.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  6. “We hope that at this critical juncture, when there is an improvement in the security situation as a result of the recent military gains, the Security Council and the international community will continue to engage the Governments in the region in the search for lasting peace, security, protection of civilians and resolution of the humanitarian situation caused by the activities of Boko Haram. May I seize this opportunity to reiterate the commitment of Nigeria to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, in recognition of the primary responsibility of States to protect civilians within their national jurisdiction. This conviction underlines our Government's resolve to take all measures necessary to protect civilians in the battle against the terrorist group Boko Haram and its ilk.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  7. “We are also accelerating the implementation of existing legal and institutional frameworks to alleviate the suffering of our people, in the spirit of the Istanbul World Humanitarian Summit of May 2016. We acknowledge and welcome the critical support provided by the United Nations agencies to the girls released by Boko Haram. For its part, the Nigerian Government has continued to provide food, integrated healthcare, shelter, psychosocial support and access to water and sanitation amenities for those in need. We are also engaging highly respected community and religious leaders to discourage vulnerable youth from being radicalized. We continue to accord the highest premium to increasing the resilience of internally displaced persons through vocational training and skills acquisition programmes.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  8. “Averting that consequence will require dedicated international intervention to recharge the lake. As we celebrate our gains in the war against Boko Haram, we are not oblivious of the humanitarian challenges resulting from the massive displacement of persons, the abandoned farmlands and the disruption of the educational system, among others. In that regard, the Government of Nigeria has embarked on programmes to support the reintegration of victims into their communities. I am glad to report that the Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiative has been mandated to coordinate and provide synergy, leadership and direction for the various initiatives to help bring normalcy to the region. That encompasses Government, development partners, private foundations and civil society.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  9. “The insurgency has been met with resolve and resilience of the Nigerian people and Government. The Multinational Joint Task Force has had great success in weakening Boko Haram. We have continued to witness the emergence of rescued survivors and Victims, hitherto under the brutal oppression of Boko Haram in the north-east. Communities have pulled together to provide succour. For its part, the Nigerian Government has made significant progress in the fight against Boko Haram. The Nigerian military has successfully taken over the Sambisa forest and its environs. In that success story, we acknowledge the critical support of our neighbouring countries, namely, Cameroon, Chad, the Niger and Benin. That progress notwithstanding, the Nigerian Government is aware of other development challenges in the region, including the shrinking of Lake Chad.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  10. “Iwish 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 the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/764), which contains far-reaching recommendations. We also commend Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his insight on the situation in the region and we note the perspectives shared by Fatima Shehu Imam. The Boko Haram insurgency has negatively impacted virtually every facet of human endeavour, including the economy, the polity, and the lives and livelihoods of people not only in the north-east of Nigeria, but across the region.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

  11. “In addition to the issue of financing, we take note of the proposal contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/454) for a decision-making framework aimed at making joint action more effective between the United Nations and the African Union. In conclusion, if indeed the primary responsibility of the Council is to maintain international peace and security, its work in managing international peace and security should be viewed through the lens of preventive diplomacy. If the United Nations is able to assist African nations in restoring their social and institutional fabric, and if we can also apply ourselves to the ongoing task of providing opportunities for people and their livelihoods within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, we can go a long way towards reducing the propensity for conflict in Africa.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  12. “We also recommend the enhancement of an effective partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, in order to improve the planning, deployment and management of African peacekeeping operations. In this regard, we stress the importance of finding ways to secure predictable, adequate and sustained financial support for African Union-led peace operations, so that the missions deployed can effectively maximize their operational capabilities with respect to the tasks at hand. While the option of a jointly developed and jointly funded budget would require additional work by the United Nations Secretariat and the AU Commission before it could be put into practice, Nigeria endorses the four options outlined by the Secretary-General, and we call on the Security Council to endorse these options.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  13. “We therefore see a need to redouble efforts to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. This will enable us to address, in a holistic manner, the challenges faced in the fields of peace and security. In this regard, Nigeria welcomes the signing in April of the new landmark framework to strengthen partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on peace and security in order to better respond to the changing dimensions and evolving challenges of peace operations. Nigeria supports the continued efforts to strengthen African peacekeeping capabilities and emphasizes the importance of implementing the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  14. “The United Nations Charter, as adopted, foresees a world in which the United Nations and regional organizations would work together to prevent, manage and resolve crises. Over the years, notable instances of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly in peacekeeping and conflict prevention, have yielded high-quality dividends. These gains hold a lot more promise for the future. In recognition of the foregoing, Nigeria welcomes the determination of the United Nations to enhance its relationship and cooperation with the African Union (AU) and to support the full and effective implementation of Agenda 2063. This, we believe, will contribute in no small measure to ensuring the promotion of peace, stability and socioeconomic development in Africa.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  15. “Some of the most urgent challenges are the spread of extremist ideologies, terrorism and the illicit transfer and proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Yet these contemporary global challenges tend to be transnational in character and are often beyond the capacity of any one country to resolve. While the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security resides with the Security Council, regional actions lighten the burden of the Council and provide an added layer of legitimacy to multilateralism. Regional efforts enhance the prospects for inclusivity and consensus in addressing the challenges to global peace and security. It is against this backdrop that we situate today's debate, which seeks to enhance Africa's capacity in the areas of peace and security.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  16. “Let me begin by thanking the delegation of China for having organized this open debate. I particularly commend your resolve, Mr. President, in deciding to personally preside over this meeting throughout the day. This is a reflection of China's commitment to enhancing peace and security in Africa. I also commend the Secretary-General and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security for their briefings, which aptly captured the essence of our deliberations today. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. As encapsulated in the concept note (S/2017/574, annex), Africa remains the continent with the greatest development potential. Nonetheless, efforts to harness this potential have been hampered by the myriad challenges facing the continent.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

  17. “We acknowledge the progress made to date through the continuous, concerted efforts of various United Nations mechanisms in addressing conflict-related sexual violence. Nigeria stands ready to continue to work with our United Nations and international partners in this important endeavour.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  18. “We note that, in resolution 2242 (2015), the Security Council recognized sexual violence as both a tactic of war and of terrorism. That is evident in the actions of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, Boko Haram and other extremist groups. We therefore see merit in aligning efforts to address conflict-related sexual violence with efforts to prevent extremism. As part of the efforts of the Nigerian Government to counter violent extremism, steps are being taken under a multidimensional approach that encompasses peace, security and development. The main focus of that approach is de-radicalization, countering the extremist narrative and advancing economic regeneration. We are convinced that the United Nations remains the central forum for addressing the women and peace and security agenda.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  19. “The date 14 April 2016 marked the second year of the infamous abduction of 276 Nigerian school girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The Nigerian Government, as well as the Nigerian people, is united in a strong determination to find and free them all and other victims of sexual violence perpetrated by that terrorist group. To date, remarkable success has been recorded. Together with our neighbours Chad, Cameroon and the Niger, we are winning the war against Boko Haram. We are confident that the group will be crushed and that its leaders and members will be held accountable for the war crimes and crimes against humanity that they have committed. Nigeria takes note ofthe recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report and expresses its support for them.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  20. “Preventing sexual violence is a critical element in fighting this ugly phenomenon, regardless of the context. We therefore commend United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict for having adapted its framework of early warning indicators of conflict- related sexual violence for use in several countries. Acts of terrorism have today become a major cause of displacement of persons, both within nations and across borders. Through their actions, terrorists have endangered the well-being of thousands of women and girls. We condemn, in the strongest terms, the abduction, trafficking and mistreatment of women and girls by extremist groups. That underscores the urgent need for the international community to fight violent extremism and the ideologies that fuel it.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  21. “In today's armed conflicts, women living in areas of conflict, who are essentially non-combatants, suffer as much, if not more, than soldiers in active service. It is therefore essential to include in our search for answers broader questions about the prevalence of conflict-related sexual violence. In our quest to proffer enduring solutions to the issue, we must focus our searchlight beyond situations of active conflict and onto all human situations. As conflicts do not exist in isolation, it is unlikely that we can understand sexual violence outside the larger context of human society. We must seek a full, moral and helpful understanding of the correlation between sexual violence in societies on either side of the conflict divide.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  22. “I thank the delegation of France for having convened this open debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2016/496, annex) provided to guide our discussion. I commend the Secretary-General for his remarks earlier this morning. The Secretary- General's latest report (S/2016/361) presents an operational context for conflict-related sexual violence. My commendation also goes to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura, Ms. Giammarinaro and Ms. Davis for their informative briefings. In recent times, the myth that only men suffer from the scourge of war has been broken. Contemporary violent extremism in all parts of the world has rendered women and girls exceedingly vulnerable.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source