Nigeria Restates Commitment To Nuclear Disarmament
By Lynn Adda
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly where he emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru
The Minister who expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the UN’s leadership, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to supporting the Non-Aligned Movement and the African Group.
He stressed the urgent need for progress in nuclear disarmament, citing the significant threat nuclear weapons pose to international peace and humanity.
Alhaji Badaru emphasized that nuclear weapons represent a significant threat that cannot be justified amidst pressing socio-economic development needs.
He urged Nuclear-Weapon States to fulfill their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and take immediate action towards achieving a nuclear-weapon-free world.
He highlighted the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapon use, including severe impacts on health, the environment, and economic resources.
The Defense Minister reiterated Nigeria’s support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and commended nations that have ratified it, encouraging others to follow suit.
He spoke of Nigeria’s commitment to peaceful nuclear energy applications, praising the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its monitoring efforts.
He therefore reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to the total elimination of nuclear weapons, stating that,”While the path to disarmament is challenging, we must remain focused and resolute. Nigeria will continue to play its part in ensuring a safer world for future generation,” he said.
The Defense Minister’s address to the Forum is contained in a Press Release signed his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Mati Ali.
