Outline any five benefits Nigeria has enjoyed as a member of the United Nations Organization (UN/UNO).
Explanation
- The United Nations Organization (UNO/UN) has provided Nigerians the forum to discuss international issues affecting all countries. This has raised the image of the country.
- It has provided employment opportunities to Nigerians in the Secretariat and its agencies.
- The Nigerian soldiers and police who have served in the UN peace keeping and peace enforcement operations have gained experience and financial benefits.
- Financial support – Nigeria has received financial support to improve her economy through the IMF and World Bank.
- In the field of Agriculture, Nigeria has received a lot of expert advice through its agencies such as F.A.O., World Food Programme etc.
- Health and sanitation – Nigeria has also received a lot of support in the field of health – Drugs, immunization of children, HIV/AIDS etc through the World Health Organization and UNISEF.
- Education – Nigeria has received educational aid in the form of books, science equipment, computers etc.
- Nigeria enjoyed global peace provided by the UN.
- It gave moral support for the restoration of democracy or constitutional rule in Nigeria.
- The country has benefitted from the support given to the observance and enforcement of human rights.