Jimoh Ibrahim Presides Over Key UN Elections, Orders Ballot Boxes Opened Before Voting
Sunday EhigiatorNigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has presided over elections into key committees of the United Nations General Assembly, directing that ballot boxes
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, oversaw elections for key UN General Assembly committees during the 81st Session. The Fifth Committee conducted voting on positions in the International Civil Service Commission, Investment Committee, Independent Audit Advisory Committee, ACABQ, and Committee on Contributions.
Sidi Mohamed of Mauritania won the Chair of the International Civil Service Commission with 102 votes, while Zimbabwe's Maria received 82. 184 members participated, and 93 were needed for a majority. Ibrahim congratulated the elected candidates and member states, emphasizing the committee's importance and urging effective contributions. He also thanked the participating members and officials for facilitating the election process.
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