Statement of THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA at UNGA73

General WPS: 

“I also salute our distinguished Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, who steered the affairs of the Secretariat with focused commitment to the collective United Nations pursuit of global peace and security, equality and justice, inclusiveness, women’s empowerment, and human rights.”

Sexual and gender-based violence:

“We commend the United Nations for staying focused on the situation of the Rohingya people, to bring their suffering to an end, and to hold to account the perpetrators of the atrocious crimes committed against innocent and vulnerable members of this community, including women, children and the old.”