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1. “For the Council, that role has become inescapable given the fact that it has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security as well as for keeping the conscience of the world. The International Criminal Court offers the international community a unique opportunity to write the final chapter of global resentment against impunity and crimes against humanity. Let us therefore accept and assume our collective and individual responsibilities in that regard. To do otherwise would be a disservice to humanity.”

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2. “Consequently, we urge members of the Council to exercise restraint in the use of that article and stress that the article be invoked constructively and only to further the intended cooperation between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court. Just as international terrorism is an affront to civilized conduct and a threat to international peace and security, so also are impunity and crimes against humanity an affront to the world's conscience, and indeed a threat to international peace and security. Therefore, as the Security Council is proudly leading the international community in the global fight against international terrorism, so also should the Council lead in the fight against impunity by helping to nurture the newly established International Criminal Court.”

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3. “It follows that article 16 was not intended to be invoked pre-emptively or in anticipation of future crimes by United Nations peacekeeping personnel in a mission area. Although the judges and other principal officers of the Court have been elected, the Court is not yet fully operational or functional, and is thus unable to receive requests from the Security Council as envisaged under article 16 of the Statute. Indeed, the renewal of resolution 1422 (2002) has the potential of undermining the integrity of the Court and impedes the implementation of the rule of law and international humanitarian law. Nigeria holds the view that the invocation of article 16 of the Rome Statute with respect to the renewal of resolution 1422 (2002), in the present circumstances, is unnecessary.”

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4. “The article was thus intended to be invoked in a practical situation as demonstrated and reinforced by article 13 (b) of the Rome Statute, which provides for "A situation in which one or more of such crimes appears to have been committed is referred to the Prosecutor by the Security Council acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations." It is our view that article 16 was intended to be invoked by the Security Council only after a crime under article 5 is alleged to have been committed by a member or members of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Furthermore, the allegation must be under investigation by the Prosecutor with a view to carrying out prosecution in the Court.”

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5. “One principal way of maintaining international peace and security is through peacekeeping operations under Chapter VII of the Charter. My delegation is convinced that article 16 of the Rome Statute was intended to facilitate peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council. Accordingly, Nigeria holds the View that the Court would normally exercise jurisdiction in respect of all cases arising from peacekeeping operations unless the Security Council has invoked the provision of article 16.”

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6. “By the same token, we appreciate that the Court will exercise jurisdiction only when national jurisdictions are either unable or unwilling to carry out investigations or prosecutions of crimes under article 17 of the Statute. Given the international stature, professional competence and integrity of the Prosecutor as well as the individual integrity and competence of the judges, the Court cannot be expected, by any stretch of the imagination, to undertake frivolous prosecutions. We are convinced that the safeguards provided will guarantee and protect genuine national concerns. For that reason, we wish to urge States that are not yet Parties to the Statute to become so. For our part, we wish to reaffirm our commitment to the integrity of the Court.”

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7. “In that regard, it is gratifying to recall that the 18 judges of the Court, who were elected in February 2003, have since been inaugurated, on 11 March 2003. It is also encouraging that the Prosecutor of the Court was elected by consensus, thus giving overwhelming credibility and acceptability to that office. As I speak, the Court has 90 States as members. This contrasts with the 60 States that were members at its inauguration on 15 July 2002. This encouraging growth indicates that the Court is seen as necessary in the global fight against impunity. The Court will serve the global community creditably as a permanent international criminal judicial institution. Nigeria recognizes the non-retroactive nature of the jurisdiction of the Court: the Court can consider only crimes committed after 15 July 2002.”

   2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source

8. “Global resentment against impunity and against individuals who have committed crimes against humanity was first expressed in the establishment of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg in 1945. The same resentment also informed the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunals for the trial of those accused of impunity in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda. Furthermore, the establishment of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the ongoing plans to establish one in Cambodia were born out of the same considerations. Regrettably, the ad hoc nature of these courts and tribunals not only makes them expensive, but also greatly limits their scope and effectiveness. It is to remedy the shortcomings and the proliferation of such ad hoc judicial bodies that the International Criminal Court was established.”

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9. “Sir, let me extend to you warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and also, through you, to your predecessor, Pakistan, on the able manner the affairs of the Council were directed last month. Let me also join other friends of the Russian Federation in wishing you congratulations on your national day today. Members of the United Nations have collectively conferred on the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, under Article 24 of the Charter. In a conscious effort to ensure the pacific settlement of disputes between and among sovereign States, the International Court of Justice was established, along with the other specialized international arbitral bodies. However, those bodies deal only with inter-State disputes.”

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10. “As these two bodies rely on extrabudgetary resources to fund their activities, we call on Member States in a position to do so to make voluntary contributions to enable them to fulfil their mandates.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

11. “I cannot conclude this statement without expressing our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his bold initiative in establishing the Coordinating Action on Small Arms (CASA) as a mechanism for the harmonization of the activities of United Nations agencies to promote the implementation of the Programme of Action. CASA has a special role to play in promoting and coordinating assistance to West African States, especially those most severely affected by small arms proliferation.We also note with satisfaction the recent establishment of the Small Arms Advisory Services to provide advisory services and formulate programmes on small arms for implementation.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

12. “Connected to this is the need for the creation of a good political atmosphere that will enhance harmonious relationships in our countries and a sense of belonging. The emphasis in this regard should be on promoting structures and processes that strengthen democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance, as well as economic recovery and growth as a means of eliminating conflicts and guaranteeing durable peace. The task of the Security Council in this regard is quite enormous and calls for genuine commitment and concerted action on the part of the Council.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

13. “ECOWAS member States need the cooperation of the international community to implement the Moratorium. My delegation therefore wishes once again to call on the international community to support the implementation of the Moratorium. In order to succeed, it is important that the Moratorium is fully respected by all States, both within and outside the subregion. We also urge other regions to follow the example of ECOWAS by imposing similar moratoriums in their respective regions. Nigeria has always believed in conflict prevention measures and the pursuit of negotiated solution to conflicts as the most effective means of solving the small arms problem. The international community should pay particular attention to the need to adopt these measures as the best strategy for peace.”

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14. “The determination of this linkage and the efforts to control the use of proceeds from illegal resources to fund the illicit arms trade have significantly brought the conflicts in the West African subregion to a successful end. Such investigation should of necessity apply to all areas of conflict in the West African subregion, where there is often interlinkage between one conflict situation and another. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Moratorium on the Importation, Exportation and Manufacture of Small Arms and Light Weapons in West Africa has been in existence since 1998, following its renewal two years ago. ECOWAS member States will continue their best effort to ensure the success of the Moratorium. It is unfortunate that conflict situations have persisted in the West African subregion in spite of the Moratorium.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

15. “This is connected with the issue of licensing and end-user controls. We believe that developing effective national, regional and international controls on export licensing and end use are crucial elements in ensuring that this trade remains under Government control and is not diverted to illicit markets or end users. In that regard, my delegation urges the Security Council to encourage States that have not already done so to introduce the use of authenticated end-user certificates as a means of monitoring the export and transit of small arms. It is equally important for the Council to intensify efforts to investigate and to identify the link between the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

16. “Efforts should be put in place to ensure that the United Nations Protocol Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, which was successfully concluded in 2001, will complement the Programme of Action in this vital area when it enters into force. Recent studies have shown that arms brokering plays a significant role in the illicit arms trade. The establishment of an effective international regime to control the practice has therefore become necessary. We call on Member States to fully abide by their commitment to enhance international cooperation and the exchange of information as a prelude to the establishment of such a regime. That position was underscored in the 2000 Bamako Ministerial Declaration containing Africa's common position on small arms and light weapons.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

17. “We welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General to develop an international instrument to enable States to identify and trace illicit small arms and light weapons that enter their countries so that they can effectively control such inflows. We hope that the ongoing work of the group of experts on tracing small arms will ultimately lead to a legally-binding international agreement on the subject. As an additional measure in ensuring success in this regard, it is important that licensed manufacturers apply appropriate and reliable markings on each small arm and light weapon as an integral part of the production process, as stipulated in the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

18. “While in West Africa this measure will be useful in controlling the illegal cross-border movement of small arms into conflict areas, it will be, however, ineffective in controlling and eliminating those arms that are already inside the areas of conflict. We therefore emphasize the need for effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration mandates that include weapons collection, disposal and destruction. In order to trace the flow of small arms and light weapons from their sources, it is necessary to identify the points of diversion into illicit networks. Tracing the movement of these weapons will help to promote awareness and accountability in arms transfers and will deter their illicit transfer to non-State actors.”

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19. “That was an issue that dogged the outcome of the General Assembly debate on small arms and light weapons in 2001. My delegation therefore believes that for an adequate and effective control of the proliferation of this class of weapons, efforts must be made to legally control the sale of these weapons to non-State actors. The illicit trade in small arms has always obstructed the implementation of arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council. The recent establishment of an independent panel of experts and monitoring mechanisms by the Council to promote compliance with arms embargoes is welcome.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

20. “These arms continue to have devastating consequences on the African continent, considering their capacity to fuel, intensify and prolong conflicts. Sir, you are no doubt aware of the millions of lives lost, as well as the humanitarian crisis created in the region, as a result of their illicit use. I need not mention the destruction of catastrophic proportions of economic and social infrastructure on the continent as a direct result of the illicit use of these weapons. We know how long and how expensive it often is to put up such structures. The West African subregion has more than its fair share of these conflicts. These conflicts have been fuelled by the illicit and free circulation of these weapons in the subregion. The greatest difficulty in the control of the proliferation of small arms is their easy accessibility to non-State actors.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

21. “Mr. President, I bring you warm greetings from your colleague, Mr. Alhaji Sule Lamido, Foreign Minister of Nigeria, who is unavoidably absent from this meeting. I wish to thank you on behalf of the Nigerian delegation for your initiative in organizing this important workshop. It affords the Security Council an excellent opportunity to fully address the menace posed by small arms and the use of mercenaries in the West African subregion. We look forward to a successful and fruitful conclusion of the workshop under your able guidance - and that is already near. The problem of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is of particular concern to Nigeria because it constitutes a major impediment to peace, stability, security and economic development in many developing countries, especially in Africa.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

22. “As the saying goes, we could win the war but lose the peace. History will not fail to note the achievements of diplomacy over force, just as it did with regard to the peaceful and satisfactory solution of the Cuban missile crisis in the early 1960s. In that regard, I also wish to refer in particular to the fact that the cold war ended without the use of any force. Those are major landmarks in the history of diplomacy, as well as examples of what can be achieved without brutal force. Let us persevere in our determination to pursue the solution of this crisis through peaceful means.”

    2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

23. “It is important that the hope for resolution of global problems through peaceful means is not forever destroyed. The issue of Iraq should be dealt with in a manner that ensures respect for international law and the maintenance of the integrity of the United Nations Organization. Multilateral cooperation therefore remains the only option for a solution of this problem. Nigeria will appeal against any precipitate action on Iraq that is outside the authority of the United Nations or that disregards its resolutions. Such action will be detrimental to international peace and security. Nigeria therefore calls for restraint and pleads that there should be no unilateral action without the authority of the Security Council. Certainly there is greater honour and respect in achieving our objectives through peaceful means than by force.”

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24. “In line with the declaration of the Central Organ of the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of the African Union on the Iraqi crisis, released on 3 February 2003, the Nigerian delegation urges all parties to make sustained efforts to avoid the use of force while ensuring the effective implementation of resolution 1441 (2002). That position is also consistent with the declaration of the XIII Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement, which concluded at Kuala Lumpur last month. Military confrontation in Iraq on the basis of the unilateral decision of any Member State will have serious implications for world peace, as well as the potential to destabilize the entire Middle East region and beyond. We should therefore avoid actions that will have damaging consequences on the legitimacy of the Security Council.”

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25. “The recent national legislation by the authorities in Baghdad banning the importation and production of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, as demanded by the international community, is equally significant. We are also encouraged by reports that private interviews can now take place without the presence of Iraqi officials. These are clear indications of progress, and show signs that the international community will eventually succeed in its effort to achieve Iraq's disarmament. As reported by the inspectors, there could be problems. But, on the whole, progress is being made. It is therefore difficult at this stage to see the need for recourse to any other means to settle the crisis other than a peaceful one.”

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26. “Therefore, despite the difficulties encountered in the course of that important assignment, there is a need to recognize that significant progress has been made since the return of the inspectors. As part of that progress, we welcome the latest report by Mr. Blix regarding Iraq's destruction of Al Samoud 2 missiles, as demanded by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, which was described by Mr. Blix himself as constituting a substantial measure of disarmament. Since then, the issue of unmanned aircraft drones, which had hitherto not been known of, is yet another milestone in the progress of inspections and disarmament.”

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27. “In that regard, Nigeria shares the universal desire of the international community to exhaust this peaceful means to resolve the Iraqi problem. The decision of the authorities in Baghdad to allow the return of inspectors and to grant them access to all sites without hindrance presents the world with the best opportunity for a diplomatic solution. That opportunity has just become available and is being utilized, although it has not yet been exhausted. There is a need to intensify and strengthen inspections and to allow the inspectors adequate time to do their work. My delegation agrees entirely with the view expressed by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the effect that no amount of bombs can destroy the number of weapons of mass destruction that inspectors can identify and dismantle or destroy.”

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28. “For any action on Iraq to enjoy international legitimacy, it is important that it be taken in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter. Of no less importance is the need for such action to reflect the wish of the absolute majority of members of the international community. It is worth noting that resolution 1441 (2002) confers a much greater mandate upon the inspectors than has ever been the case. That mandate includes complete access to all sites in order to enhance inspections into a more rigorous system. We stress the importance of maximizing the opportunities offered by the new mandate to resolve the issue of Iraq's disarmament. That new mandate has, no doubt, clearly paved the way for success in Iraq's peaceful disarmament.”

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29. “Only a few months ago, the international community, including members of the Council, called for the return of inspectors to Iraq as a means towards effecting its disarmament. The deployment of the international inspectors only three months ago set the disarmament process in motion. It is in the interest of world peace that we not exert undue pressure on the inspectors nor take any action that could undermine their activities. As practical disarmament is the main objective of resolution 1441 (2002), the Council should take every necessary step to ensure the continuation of the inspection process until Iraq fully disarms. We should ensure that any new decision on the matter should emanate from the Security Council after consideration of the final report of the inspection team.”

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30. “Nigeria's longstanding position is that Iraq must comply with all its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions, including disarmament and a full account of its weapons of mass destruction and other prohibited items. Nigeria therefore calls on Iraq to continue to cooperate actively with the international inspectors and to fulfil its disarmament obligations transparently, without conditions and to the full satisfaction of the international community. We are encouraged by the latest report of the chief weapons inspector, Mr. Hans Blix, and of Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stating that Iraq has increased its level of cooperation with the United Nations inspectors.”

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31. “As the least developed region of the world, already beset with severe economic and developmental problems, Africa is bound to suffer most from any possible war with Iraq. There is no doubt that the present harsh socio-economic realities in the continent, resulting from poverty, hunger, drought, HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases, will be exacerbated in an international environment characterized by war. Besides, the prospects for multilateral assistance for Africa's development programmes could only suffer negative impact from war. For this reason Nigeria welcomed the unanimous adoption of resolution 1441 (2002), which clearly demonstrated the determination of the Council to deal decisively with the issue of Iraq's disarmament.”

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32. “Mr. President, I wish to thank you on behalf of the Nigerian delegation for convening this important meeting. I am particularly pleased to see Guinea, a brotherly West African country, preside over the affairs of the Security Council for this month. Let me also, through you, compliment Germany on the excellent manner in which it conducted the affairs of the Council last month. This is the third time that the Nigerian delegation participates in the debate on the issue of Iraq since last November. This circumstance is predicated on Nigeria's deep concern over the consequences that the escalating situation regarding Iraq could have on international peace and security, in particular the adverse effects its mishandling could have on Africa.”

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33. “We call on the concerned parties to implement all United Nations resolutions and thereby advance the process of peaceful settlement of disputes. The selective enforcement of resolutions is just as unhelpful as non-compliance.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

34. “It is therefore incumbent on all Member States to continue to work for the protection of the credibility and integrity of our organization, lest by default we set in motion actions that can weaken the United Nations and deter it from its critical role for international peace and security. Nigeria will continue to deploy its best efforts to insure that the United Nations continues to function effectively as an organization dedicated to peace. In view of the fact that the debate we are having today is in the context of compliance with United Nations resolutions and international law, we cannot fail to note that there are many other Security Council resolutions, which some Member States, have so far, failed to honour or comply with.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

35. “In this regard, Nigeria has been following keenly the ongoing consultations within the Council chamber and in the capitals of Council members, with a view to responding appropriately to the situation in Iraq. We believe that the process of consultations, no matter how painful and difficult and indeed frustrating, is the right path to go. We encourage the parties to continue in that process and to avoid the temptation to act alone or without Security Council authorization, as such a move could only do incalculable harm to our Organization and its ability to deal with future threats and situations. We need to continually remind ourselves that the United Nations was established purely "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war".”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

36. “In the regrettable event of Iraq failing to comply with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, in particular its disarmament obligations, it would be legitimate and indeed justifiable for the Security Council, acting in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, to review the situation and take the steps necessary to ensure compliance. The international community has, in the past, demonstrated its ability to act with resolve through the Security Council to deal with any situation that poses a threat to international peace and security. We are confident that it will rise to the occasion and act no less forcefully in this case.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

37. “In this regard, Nigeria believes that the unfinished business of disarmament in Iraq is a source of concern, given the threat it poses to international peace and security. Iraq has not fulfilled all its obligations under the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, and its continued breach of those resolutions is a slight to the authority of the Council and undermines the legitimacy of our Organization. Iraq, therefore, has the responsibility to comply fully with all its obligations and must allow the immediate return of weapons inspectors without conditions. The time to act is now. Iraq must seize this moment to demonstrate to the world its peaceful intentions, its respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law and its determination to rejoin the comity of nations as a peace-loving country.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

38. “Nigeria's position has been all along that Iraq must comply with all its obligations under the relevant United Nations resolutions in order to lift the restrictions that have brought untold suffering to the ordinary people of Iraq. In the meantime, we have always supported and advocated for relief measures, such as the oil-for-food programme, in order to cushion the effects of sanctions on the most vulnerable segments of Iraqi society, especially women and children. Today, we stand at the threshold of another crucial decision on Iraq and the way we go about addressing the situation will have far-reaching implications for multilateralism and the ability of the United Nations to promote the attainment of world peace, security and development of the entire world and not just a section of it.”

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39. “In this regard, Security Council resolutions 687 (1991) and 1284 (1999) have set out the obligations of Iraq in the field of disarmament and the full accounting by Iraq of all weapons of mass destruction and other prohibited items. It is necessary to put on record that the United Nations has made tremendous progress over the years in disarming Iraq and destroying most of its weapons programmes. While the process has not been without problems, experience has shown that, when the international community has been united and acted collectively in accordance with the Charter and international law, it has been possible to move the process forward in a way that contributes to peace and enhances the legitimacy of our Organization.”

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40. “This demonstrates recognition of Article 2, paragraph 3 of the Charter, which stipulates that all Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace, security and justice are not endangered. The situation in Iraq has been on the agenda of the Security Council since 1990, following the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The United Nations is still involved in the matter with the objective of restoring peace to the region and, in the process, has underscored the inadmissibility of the threat or the use of force in international relations, except when sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

41. “Mr. Mbanefo (Nigeria) (spoke in English): Let me, on behalf of the Nigerian delegation, thank you and other Council members for organizing this public meeting on the situation in Iraq. Nigeria welcomes the opportunity this open debate affords Member States to express their views on an important issue that has bearing on international peace and security and goes to the core of collective security, on which our Organization is based. This singular action demonstrates the continued determination of the Council to make itself accountable to the membership of the United Nations. We also commend the courage and willingness ofthe parties to bring their differences to the Security Council for deliberation and eventual determination.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

42. “Our emphasis should be on promoting structures and processes that strengthen democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance, as well as economic recovery and growth, as means of eliminating conflicts and generating durable peace. It is evident from this that our task in this area is enormous and calls for genuine commitment and concerted action on the part of the global community.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

43. “It is our strong belief that efforts aimed at addressing the problem should be multidimensional if they are to succeed. The international community should demonstrate its sincere will to rid the world of these weapons by enacting appropriate international legislation to control arms transfers. This should include mechanisms that would facilitate the identification of such transfers. It is also important that such mechanisms ensure appropriate sanctions against manufacturers and suppliers that violate relevant global regulations. This calls for transparency and confidence- building measures. Of even greater importance is the need for us, as members of the international community, to promote conflict prevention measures and the pursuit of negotiated solution to conflicts.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

44. “We take this opportunity to reaffirm our belief in the principles enunciated in the declaration, including the one that calls on the international community, particularly arms- supplier countries, to limit the trade in small arms to Governments and registered licensed traders. As part of our efforts in this area, Nigeria, along with South Africa, Mali, Kenya, Norway, Austria, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, sponsored the African Conference on the Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms: Needs and Partnerships, which took place in Pretoria, South Africa, from 18 to 21 March this year. The Conference brought to the fore the need for the Security Council to pay particular attention to this problem.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

45. “ECOWAS has renewed the moratorium for a second three-year period with effect from 5 July 2001. My delegation wishes to reiterate our call to the international community to support the implementation of the moratorium. We also urge other regions to follow the example of ECOWAS by imposing similar moratoriums in their respective regions. At the regional level, Nigeria joined other African countries in December 2000 to adopt the Bamako ministerial declaration containing Africa's common position on the illicit proliferation, circulation and trafficking in small arms and light weapons.”

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46. “At the national level, Nigeria has put in place practical measures to tackle the problem with the establishment of the National Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons. Last year, Nigeria declared the first day of the United Nations Conference on Small Arms as Small Arms Destruction Day in conformity with the decision reached at the Preparatory Committee of the Conference. At the subregional level, Nigeria joined other countries members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in October 1998, to declare a three-year moratorium on the import, export and manufacture of small arms and light weapons. This was accompanied by a Programme for Coordination and Assistance on Security and Development in order to address the security and development problems associated with the proliferation of these weapons in West Africa.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

47. “Because of the multifaceted nature of the causes of armed conflicts that partially prompt the proliferation of these weapons, it is imperative that this problem be tackled in a comprehensive and integrated manner. In that regard, we wish to express our belief in the need to build on the existing national and regional initiatives and develop a common international approach to control the illicit spread of these weapons. Equally important is the need to address the underlying causes of conflicts in general, including issues of poverty and underdevelopment as well as socio-political issues. My country, Nigeria recognizes the importance of this subject matter, and has initiated action at various levels to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

48. “My delegation is also pleased with the successful negotiation of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, which was adopted on 31 May 2001. Although the Protocol is supplementary to the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime, its adoption was a positive development in the fight against the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. We therefore appeal to all Member States to sign and ratify the Protocol. While these are welcome developments towards combating this menace, we should not indulge in the euphoria of victory, as there are still hurdles ahead.”

    2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source

49. “This was demonstrated last year with the convening, here in New York, of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which adopted a Programme of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in these weapons. The Programme of Action contains a comprehensive set of measures to address the problem. We note with appreciation and satisfaction that that Conference - the first of its kind on this issue - generated political will and momentum for efforts to control these weapons. We urge the international community to sustain that momentum for progress. We also emphasize the need for full implementation of the Programme of Action.”

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50. “My delegation is deeply concerned that, despite the serious danger that the illicit use of these weapons poses, there is currently no international treaty or other legal instrument to control their use. We therefore wish to reiterate the call made by my President, Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, to the General Assembly on 15 September 2002 for a legally binding international instrument to control access to these weapons by non- State actors. We are, however, encouraged by the attention the Council has so far given to this matter. It is gratifying to note that there is increasing multilateral cooperation on the issue of small arms and light weapons.”

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