Federal Republic of Nigeria
Ambassador Bukun-Olu Onemola
Nigeria has been a member of the UN since October 7, 1960. Its two-year term as an elected member of the UN Security Council expires on December 31, 2011. Bukun-Olu Onemola has served as Nigeria’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN since April 2008. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Onemola’s statement during UN Security Council debate on June 9, 2010. Our vote this morning was informed by respect for our unwavering commitment to the ideals of the NPT. Adherence to the NPT does not preclude any country from optimizing its full use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes; rather,…
