PRESIDENT JONATHAN OF NIGERIA PROVIDING VISIONARY
LEADERSHIP SAYS UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

The Secretary - General of the United Nations (UN), Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, who recently concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria, has expressed his satisfaction over the leadership qualities of President Goodluck Jonathan and stated that the President is providing visionary leadership in Nigeria.

He further congratulated Nigerians and President Jonathan on the success of the April general elections and observed that the outcome was a testimony that Nigeria had attained maturity in democracy. The UN Chief noted that the polls were conducted in a transparent and credible manner and expressed the hope that the country would build on the successful election.

Mr. Ban Ki-Moon further appreciated what he described as Nigeria's multi-faceted relationship with the UN, which includes the satisfactory contribution of troops towards the efforts of the UN to maintain peace across the globe. He extolled the technocracy of most Nigerians who have worked at the UN and hoped for further participation of the country in world development. He said his mission to Nigeria was to discuss how the United Nations and Nigeria as a regional leader can strengthen their mutual cooperation and partnership on peace, stability and promotion of human rights.