The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, on Friday expressed support for the United Nations’ resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He said during a visit to the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Saleh Fhied, in Abuja, that the conflict had lingered in spite of efforts to resolve it.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there had been efforts by the Security Council of the UN to bring an end to the conflict.


The conflict has been on territorial lines that existed before Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in 1967.

Sani assured the Palestinian envoy of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to the traditional position of Nigeria on the UN resolution on the matter.

“I am here to reaffirm my support for the Palestinian course and the struggle of the people of Palestine, for their liberation as an independent and a sovereign state.

“I also want to reaffirm my firm support for the United Nations resolution on Palestine-Israel debacle.


“It is regrettable that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration derailed from Nigeria’s official position.

“It was a direct departure from Nigeria’s traditional position. It was not within the principle of our foreign policy.

“I believe no African should think of any other think than to see Palestine as a sovereign state,’’ he said.

Sani said that it was high time Palestine gained its freedom, stressing that “Palestine represents 21st century prison, where a people are denied the basic right to exist as a free people.

“We don’t believe that there should be a country under colonialism. This is the time for the suffering for the people of Palestine to come to an end; it is time for their independence.

“We believe the UN resolution. In as much as Israel exists as a sovereign state, Palestine should also exist as a sovereign state.

“Global peace can only be attained if the issue is resolved.’’

He commended the Palestinian Government for fostering unity among its Muslim and Christian population, saying that it offered a lesson of religious harmony all over the world.

He said that Nigeria and Palestine would continue to cooperate in relevant areas as well as work closely towards global peace.

Responding, the ambassador commended Buhari for fostering relationship between Nigeria and Palestine in 1985 when he was military Head of State.

Fhied said that Nigeria’s support for Palestine was only fair and just, considering the fact that Nigeria had also suffered from colonialism.

He expressed optimism that as civilian president, Buhari would support the Palestinian struggle to become a sovereign nation.

Fhied also commended Sani for his support for Palestine’s course and urged him not to relent in helping the government in the struggle for freedom.

He said, “every single word you just said will be heard in Palestine. The struggle is not finished yet; we count on your support and we wait for the day we will get our liberation.

“We don’t want to destroy Israel. We do not want to de-legalize Israel; we want to have them as neighbours; we hope the problem will finish and we will be free.

“They have to honour all international decisions and Security Council resolutions and with Nigeria and International help as well as your help, we can achieve this.’’

NAN

“It is regrettable that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration derailed from Nigeria’s official position.

“I believe no African should think of any other
think than to see Palestine as a sovereign
state,’’ he said.

Sani said that it was high time Palestine gained
its freedom, stressing that [size=15pt]“Palestine represents
21st century prison, where a people are denied
the basic right to exist as a free people.

“We don’t believe that there should be a country
under colonialism. [/size] This is the time for the
suffering for the people of Palestine to come to
an end; it is time for their independence.

“We believe the UN resolution. In as much as
Israel exists as a sovereign state, Palestine
should also exist as a sovereign state.

MadamExcellency:


Jonathan's Administration never voted against Palestinian resolution, Nigeria abstained, just like British Government.

TheSonOfMark:
Sani Shehu deserves a high five. In the face. With a plank.

What about Biafra and its struggles? His hypocrisy is nauseating.

Joel3:
if should have been a personal issue and not dragging Nigeria to it. we southern Nigeria majority don't support it if we should go for a confident vote which the British conducted before the brexit.. we need to be neutral.

Biafra's should declared their support for Israel too.

Biodun37:
is the situation in Palestinian - Israeli crisis comparable to that of Nigeria? this hopeless people will not stop amazing one. When your kinsmen participate in every government of the day & your region is getting the largest share of proceeds you claim only your land produce even when fed agencies are created & well founded to cater for the needs of your area alone, is this the same situation on middle East crisis? wether u like it or not Palestine will get her independent insah Allah.

Biodun37:
is the situation in Palestinian - Israeli crisis comparable to that of Nigeria? this hopeless people will not stop amazing one. When your kinsmen participate in every government of the day & your region is getting the largest share of proceeds you claim only your land produce even when fed agencies are created & well founded to cater for the needs of your area alone, is this the same situation on middle East crisis? wether u like it or not Palestine will get her independent insah Allah.

FriendChoice:
You do...you could have fooled us.
When it comes to biafra....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to Lower Niger Congress.....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to ND republic....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to palestine.....they are all for it and even condemn GEJ for not supporting it. Instantly, they understand the human being constitutional rights and UN resolution.

I wonder what changed, oh yeah that's right....one is by muslim while the rest are infidels
Oga nobody is stopping from getting Biafra. Nigeria get her independent without a single bullet. Why not channel to your representatives for a referendum? We have seen Brexit where the ballot determines. why dont your governors support u. Is either u follow the right channel or keep Silent.

Fight2Finish:

When Ikekweremmadu raised Biafra issue in Senate house your northern senators loosed their temper and go violence so how do you want them to succeed with skewed number? So the Biafran masses decided to take the Bulls by the horns. Don't be enemy of progress.

nonaira:


So the North actually fucking know this. So they actually KNOW THIS yet they have been forcing everyone and even killing anyone that wants out of that shithole they call Nigeria. So they know marriage is Not by force.

The hypocrisy of those things is just amazing. I've never seen a bigger hypocrite.



You do...you could have fooled us.
When it comes to biafra....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to Lower Niger Congress.....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to ND republic....they are loudly against it..screeching "one nigeria" everywhere.
When it comes to palestine.....they are all for it and even condemn GEJ for not supporting it. Instantly, they understand the human being constitutional rights and UN resolution.

I wonder what changed, oh yeah that's right....one is by muslim while the rest are infidels

FriendChoice:


Can deputy president do it alone? were are the remaining. Infact I don't believe u, show me where he raise motion for succession. I need newspaper link to read.

searchiing4love:
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Biafra will never come

Fight2Finish:

He is here already spewing trash as usual, ewu zombie will you ever survive if there's no mention of Biafra or Biafrans?

searchiing4love:
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Biafra will never come

searchiing4love:


Palestinians deserve their own country because of the injustice melted out to them by Israel. They have suffered enough and we support their quest for self determination. Same Cannot be said of the igbos who have benefited from the unity of Nigeria more than other tribes. They are the most traveled tribe doing businesses in every part of the country. Igbo's are not persecuted like the Palestinians so what do you people need biafra for? Nnamdi kanu only came to mislead you people out of hatred and cheer irresponsibility and I'm glad he's rotting in jail while the Biafran agitations die rapidly. Biafra will never come. One nigeria we shall remain

searchiing4love:


Palestinians deserve their own country because of the injustice melted out to them by Israel. They have suffered enough and we support their quest for self determination. Same Cannot be said of the igbos who have benefited from the unity of Nigeria more than other tribes. They are the most traveled tribe doing businesses in every part of the country. Igbo's are not persecuted like the Palestinians so what do you people need biafra for? Nnamdi kanu only came to mislead you people out of hatred and cheer irresponsibility and I'm glad he's rotting in jail while the Biafran agitations die rapidly. Biafra will never come. One nigeria we shall remain

searchiing4love:
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Biafra will never come

cstr15:
And the irony of it is that isreal is actually a more prosperous powerful state , while Nigeria isn't. Nigeria is the failed state here. Which nation then should actually be looking to disintegrate?
Nigeria is not a match for isreal in any possible military or economic scenario. And they have the well- oiled foreign policy machineries and Spy Units to deal with enemy nations.
Nigeria is trying to buy market she can't afford to pay for.

Fight2Finish:

Nigeria have already bought the market! Israeli news papers now carry Biafran news and they are not joking about it .

cstr15:
Wetin concern me . That is Nigeria's problem.
Imagine a dumb bubuhari and his clowns squaring up intellectually and politically against brilliant Netanyahu and his army of high IQ jewish intellectuals and their intimidating technological, military and intellectual base. That is not a funny thought.