By Emmanuel Oloniruha<\/p>\n
New York<\/p>\n
The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador, saying the decision has already yielded significant diplomatic dividends.<\/p>\n
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The Nigerian diaspora organisation said Nigeria’s diplomatic profile and influence within the United Nations had risen remarkably in barely 60 days of Jimoh’s assumption of office.<\/p>\n
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The organisation stated this in a statement signed by its President, Ms. Tomi Aregbesola, following a courtesy visit by its leadership to Jimoh at the Nigeria House in New York<\/p>\n
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Aregbesola said the visit enabled the organisation to assess the ambassador’s performance and Nigeria’s growing diplomatic footprint at the world body.<\/p>\n
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She described Jimoh’s stewardship as strategic, proactive and results-oriented, saying Nigeria has recorded a series of notable diplomatic milestones during Jimoh’s first 60 days in office<\/p>\n
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She said Nigeria recorded a major diplomatic breakthrough with Ibrahim’s election as Chairman of the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee, the Assembly’s principal budgetary and administrative committee.<\/p>\n
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Aregbesola also highlighted the election of Prof. Olufemi Elias to the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC), describing it as another demonstration of global confidence in Nigerian expertise.<\/p>\n
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She further cited Nigeria’s election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for the 2027\u20132030 term through Dr Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia.<\/p>\n
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The OAN president equally welcomed the appointment of Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Africa.<\/p>\n
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“Within barely two months, Nigeria has secured major electoral victories, strategic appointments and one of the most influential leadership positions in the United Nations General Assembly.”<\/p>\n
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“These achievements have significantly elevated Nigeria’s voice, visibility and credibility within the multilateral system.”<\/p>\n
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Aregbesola said the milestones reflected effective diplomatic engagement and renewed international confidence in Nigeria, and commended Tinubu for “Jimoh’s strategic appointment”.<\/p>\n
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“President Tinubu deserves commendation for appointing Ambassador Jimoh, whose energetic and strategic leadership has coincided with an impressive series of diplomatic accomplishments for Nigeria.”<\/p>\n
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The OAN leader urged the President to replicate the same merit-based approach in other strategic appointments.<\/p>\n
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“Nigeria is blessed with exceptional professionals whose competence can transform critical institutions if given the opportunity to serve.”<\/p>\n
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She specifically urged Tinubu to appoint more accomplished Nigerians to agencies with strategic international responsibilities, including the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).<\/p>\n
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“The success already recorded at the United Nations demonstrates that when competent, visionary and globally respected Nigerians are entrusted with national assignments, the country wins.”<\/p>\n
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According to her, such appointments would deepen collaboration between government and the diaspora while promoting national development.<\/p>\n
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Aregbesola commended Jimoh for pledging support to OAN’s programmes, including the annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York in October.<\/p>\n
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She quoted the ambassador as describing OAN’s service to Nigerians abroad as selfless and worthy of encouragement.<\/p>\n
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“It is increasingly rare to find people who devote their time and resources to serving their community without expecting personal gain,” Jimoh said.<\/p>\n
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The envoy reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives promoting Nigeria’s image and strengthening unity among Nigerians in the diaspora.<\/p>\n
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The delegation was led by the Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Abubakar Jidda.<\/p>\n
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OAN also applauded Jidda for facilitating stronger engagement between Nigeria’s diplomatic missions and the Nigerian community in the United States.<\/p>\n
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The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Federal Government to strengthen diaspora engagement and project a positive image of Nigeria globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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