President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday congratulated Chile Eboe-Osuji (a Nigerian) on his election as the President of
the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Yusuf Olaniyonu, in Abuja, described the development as
positive for Nigeria coming a few days after his deputy, Senator Ike
Ekweremadu, was appointed a Professor by the Southern University, United States
of America.
He noted that the emergence of Eboe-Osuji during
the 10th session of the Assembly of State Parties of the ICC, at the United
Nations headquarters in New York was a testimony that Nigeria and Nigerians
have what it takes to continue to provide leadership at both the local and
global arena.
While wishing the eminent jurist a successful
tenure, the Senate president said he was sure that the Judge would work to
justify the confidence reposed in him by his colleagues who voted to elevate
him to the position.
"No doubt, the presidency of the ICC
represents a huge responsibility. It is my hope that Eboe-Osuji will help lead
the court to new levels of successes in the next three years," Saraki
stated.
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