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NISSMUN 2006 gets Support and Goodwill Messages
- H.E Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General sends in his message of support to the NISSMUN Conference
- His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in support of our Conference, has officially accepted to declare the NISSMUN Conference open!
- Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Minister of Education will be present as Guest of Honour and Chief Host at the NISSMUN Conference. Read her Goodwill Message to the Conference.
- The FCT Minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is the Host Minister for the Conference. Read his message to the NISSMUN Conference.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with Nigeria Model United Nations Society has sent in her message of support to the Model United Nations Conferences in Nigeria.
- Read the messages of support to the 2006 NISSMUN & NIGIMUN from the Governments of Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Zimbabwe
Download PDF Document containing all the goodwill messages above. (692 kB)
The list of participating delegates of the NISSMUN Conference. Please view… (PDF, 167kB)
The 2005 NIGIMUN Conference
23rd to 27th October 2005
Three hundred and eighty students from Secondary and Tertiary Institutions gathered at the Sheraton Hotels for the maiden edition of the Nigerian International Model United Nations (NIGIMUN) Conference from 23rd to 27th October 2005.
The theme of the conference was UN at 60: Moving from Speeches to Action.
At the conference, students deliberated on the two most important issues of the UN system –The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and The UN Reforms.
Several heads of foreign missions in Nigeria, government officials and non governmental organisations observed the sessions of the conference.
Comments of some of the Delegates at the Conference
Building Friendship across ethnic boundaries
"Words cannot adequately describe my joy and happiness on the opportunities presented by NIGIMUN. This exposure provided us an opportunity to build friendship across sectional, cultural, religious and national boundaries in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding. As the President of NIGIMUN General Assembly, I have been getting feedback from the delegates that the Conference is a veritable tool in the study and discussion of global issues."
-Chijioke Udeogu
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
"The Conference was captivating and inspiring."
-Nasir Mohammed
El-Amin International School, Minna
-Miss Afoma Onyechi
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"The Conference has deepened and changed my Internet browsing orientation positively, if I may add. Before now, it was just sending and receiving mails, but now (since after the conference) it is less of mails and more of research. My mindset is of a potential DIPLOMAT. Thanks to NIGIMUN 2005."
-Mukhtar Mohammed Abbani
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira
"I had the best time of my life at the Conference. I also had the opportunity of meeting Special Dignitaries like Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Foreign Countries in Nigeria. They made me realize how lucky I was to be a participant at the 2005 NIGIMUN Conference."
-Miss Ibukunoluwa Oluwole
Sapati International School, Ilorin
"After my participation at the conference, I found out that it was just about the only organization that maximizes the potentials of youth to move a nation like ours forward. Generally speaking, the Conference has made me an active and not a passive participant in global issues. NIGIMUN also encourages unity in diversity by bringing together people from all the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. If this conference, which was the first of its kind ever held in Nigeria has made such tremendous achievements there is no gainsaying that people should go out of their way to encourage the conference in future."
-Miss Osuagwu Ozioma
Federal Government Girls’ College, Owerri
"The Conference is a lifetime experience. I am indeed refreshed. I am now a member of the Model UN Club of my school. Thanks to my school for allowing me be a part of the event."
-Yinka Oniyangi
Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko, Kwara.
"I must confess it was a time worthwhile and also unforgettable. I urge the organizers to keep up the good work and create more awareness for the leaders of tomorrow."
-Sheila Obiri
Queens College, Yaba, Lagos.
"On a normal day, even as I was reading up on my assigned country, I could be very anti-America but when the Conference began and I was identified as the Ambassador of the United State of America, I actually began to fee like a real American and an Ambassador too. It was scary to think of all the countries present that had issues with the United States of America like Iraq, Cuba and so on. But I found myself always ready to defend my adopted country. I began to see America as a country that truly wants to make a difference –not just talking about it".
-Chinazom Izuora
Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma
"The Nigerian International Model United Nations conference was very educative, informative and most of all very interesting. I enjoyed representing Denmark, studying their problems in detail and speaking about it… I was able to understand how different countries get together and debate on solutions to some of the problems of the world. Apart from the fact that I was really educated, I also enjoyed meeting students from different schools in the six geo-political zones in Nigeria."
-Veronica Adede
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"This programme has developed my ability to interact with others, increased my political awareness, which will positively affect my immediate environment. I wish to say to my fellow Diplomats representing other countries, “Let us not allow the fire to quench. We are the blood, the heart, brain, eyes and legs of this nation. We are the livewire and hope of our nation Nigeria and the global community. The sky will be our starting point if we will take this good news to our locality. Meet you on top!”
-Comrade Solomon Prince
Abia State University, Uturu
"I commend the organizers for their efforts, commitments and dedication in making the conference a huge success. This conference succeeded in making Nigerian youth aware of the issues currently facing the world. Model United Nations Conference should be encouraged worldwide to help prepare the youth for the challenges of the future."
-Ibegbula Ebubechi
Federal Government College, Enugu
"The UN has helped the youth in so many ways and it is really building the future of tomorrow. A very BIG thank you to the organizers and thanks to Almighty Allah for a peaceful and well conducted Conference."
-Mustapha Mubarak
Sapati International School, Illorin
"Before now, I had no interest in the United Nations, I thought it was boring. After the Conference however, my interest in the UN and the MDGs has increased. Now, I read the newspapers and watch the news for new developments in the United Nations and the MDGs. The NIGIMUN Conference has introduced me to the world of International relations. It made me aware of how important I am to the society and gave me ideas on how to contribute to the development of my immediate society and the world at large."
-Miss Ebube Otum
Redeemers’ International Secondary School, Lagos
"The accommodation provided by the organizers was really comfortable and I felt at home throughout my stay in Abuja. The organizers of the programme was very understanding and accommodating especially the Faculty Adviser Mr. Chika Nwaozuzu. I appreciate the privilege given to me by NIGIMUN because the Conference made an impact in my life."
-Adebukola Abiola-Ilori
Ronik Comprehensive School, Lagos
"The benefits of the Conference are outstanding. I have learnt to be self-confident which was an attribute lacking in me. Also, I have gained an interest in International and political matters, which, I assume, are essential for me to develop as an all-round student."
-Miss Ibiene Obuoforibo
Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma
"I gained immensely from NIGIMUN 2005. Not only did I discover that I could cooperate with other people from different cultures, backgrounds, states, tribes and countries, I made friends and widened the horizon of my knowledge."
-Chinwe Okoronkwo
Federal Government College, Enugu.
"I want to appreciate the organizers for a job well done. It is an experience I will live to remember all my life."
-Temitope Olajide Obe
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
"For the time in my life, I traveled from Port Harcourt, where I live and school, to Abuja for the 2005 NIGIMUN Conference. I had the opportunity to meet students from other schools in Nigeria. The exposure I had at the Conference has given me more experience to face certain challenges in life. If given the opportunity, I’ll lie to attend next year’s Conference."
-Miss Uduak Ukpe
Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma
"The NIGIMUN Conference was one of the best things to happen to the Nigerian youth."
-Audu Ayuba
El-Amin International School, Minna
"The recently concluded NIGIMUN conference is a lifetime experience and a reality that must live with me and a story to share with the future generation. I must express my gratitude to the Faculty Adviser Mr. Chika Nwaozuzu, his team and the management of my school –Rivers State University of Science and Technology for their support and encouragement."
-Prince Ernest Masi
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
"This program was different from anything I had ever seen. The idea to bring young people together to act as delegates and discuss the MDG’S and UN reforms was a very brilliant one, it exposed us to the world of the UN, and we actually got to experience how it’s done in their meetings, I got to represent Ireland and I really felt like an Irish. I got to know what was going on in other countries as well as respect their views in common issues."
-Miss Folakemi Alli-Balogun
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"The programme was very interesting and educative. The topics discussed in the MDGs were inspiring especially women empowerment. I made friends. I am still in touch with them. My profound gratitude goes to the initiators of the programme."
-Ganiat Ibrahim
Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko, Kwara.
"The Conference gave me a chance to interact with other youth who like me have realized the importance of their roles in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)."
-Kariba B. Spiff
Queens College, Lagos
"I had the experience of an ambassador of Bahamas, an opportunity to face a multitude of people and a chance to be myself. I learnt about the good and bad sides of countries and not just what they want us hear. I got geographical and social education when I mixed with other delegates. I’m glad I played my role well. I hope to hear more of NIGIMUN conference."
-Miss Temilade Adejuyigbe
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"In preparation for the Conference, I browsed like never before and studied as if I was to write an important examination. The Conference has exposed me to reasonable thinking and discussion. It has also widened my horizon and enabled me explore the intricacies of the United Nations. The entire exercise was really challenging, educative and interesting."
-Lucy Manyi Ayu
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
"I learnt how to use parliamentary procedures and how to tolerate other people. Apart from the fact that it was educative, I also enjoyed the exposure and made new friends."
-Fauziya Abubakar
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
""he NIGIMUN conference enable me realize the fundamental roles of youths in the world development. And since I had the opportunity to be the Ambassador of India, it has inspired me to become an Ambassador for real. I also had the opportunity to interact and make new friends with other youths to encourage the youths of today, because personally it has left an impact on my life."
-Edna Chiji Eke
Queens College, Lagos
"The NIGIMUN Conference has really widened my knowledge on the United Nations, particularly the MDGs and UN Reforms. This is the time for me to contribute my quota in the achievements of the MDGs by 2005. Words cannot adequately describe my joy on the formation of the Model United Nations Society."
-Esther J. D. Haruna
NCWS Student, Jos.
"The NIGIMUN conference was very interesting. I loved being a Danish delegate and getting to familiarize myself with the Danish polices. Being in the MDG committee really helped me to appreciate the problems of the world and how we have to make it our business to end the problems to make the world a better place. I learnt how to carry out parliamentary procedures and how to tolerate and respect other people’s views."
-Yewande Raji
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"The 2005 NIGIMUN Conference made me realize the need for the youth to step into the shoes of UN Representatives to take decisions that impact on the global society. The youth are the future and also the agents of development."
-Akachukwu Okafor
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
"The NIGIMUNS conference was an interesting one. I had the opportunity to be an ambassador of Italy and got to familiarize myself with the Italian policy. I got to know the problems facing Italy and the world and how Italy is helping to solve some of these problems."
-Ajoke Smith
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"Every student in Nigeria who wishes to see the world at once should attend NIGIMUN. I am proud to be a Model UN Ambassador."
-Tolu Ajiboye
Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko, Kwara.
"I was a delegate of Ireland. The conference was an informing conference as I got to learn about other countries and their current situations. I learnt how nations in the world intend achieving the eight-millennium development goals worldwide which includes the eradication of hunger and extreme poverty. The environment of the conference was a social one as I got to interact with other delegates and to share opinions based on the millennium development goals."
- Okonkwo Cassandra
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos
"It is a project worth supporting for the development of a peace-minded youth and youth-adult in our society."
-Dr. Rufus Sha’Ato
Lecturer, University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Head of school’s delegation to NIGIMUN 2005