Nigeria seeks German support on UN security seat

Nigeria seeks German support on UN security seat

The Nigerian government has called for support of the German government in Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal made the call on Thursday, when a delegation of the German Parliament paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

Contributions to global peace

He said that Nigeria had contributed a lot to maintain global peace and as such deserved a permanent seat on the Council.

“I want to take the advantage of your visit to seek for your support for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.

“Nigeria as you know has been playing and still playing critical role in the maintenance of global peace,” he said.

Strengthening relations

The speaker pointed out that the relationship between Nigeria and Germany had grown tremendously over the years.

He said the visit by the delegation would further add value and strengthen the existing ties between both countries.

Tambuwal maintained that the House of Representatives would continue to discuss on the amendment of the constitution to enhance the county’s democracy.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation and member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr Martwig Fischer, said their visit was to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Fischer expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s support for Germany when the country bided for a permanent seat in UN Security Council.

He said that Germany was interested in the future of democracy in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general.

“We believe that we need closer ties between Africa, especially Nigeria,” Fischer said. 

The delegation which comprised eight members had visited Kenya and Angola.

NAN/Williams