Topic: Measures to Prevent Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction
Country: Nigeria
Delegate Name: Chris Evans
School: Mattawan High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Nigeria position papers GLIMUN 2013 committees
The delegation of Nigeria would like to recognize the danger that weapons of mass destruction pose to the well being of all nations. Furthermore, Nigeria is aware that this threat increases exponentially when WMDs fall into the hands of terrorist organizations. If this were to happen, it would undoubtedly be detrimental to all nations. While these weapons are carefully monitored, and not produced as prolifically as they once were, the resources used to manufacture weapons of mass destruction remain poorly guarded in some nations. If terrorist organizations gain access to these materials, millions of lives could be compromised. The United Nations must find a way to secure these weapons in order ensure global tranquility.
In recent years, Nigeria has developed a strong position on the attainability of nuclear capabilities. As one of the countries to ratify the Treaty of Pelindaba, Nigeria is fully against the use of nuclear weapons by any nation. This treaty prohibits the research, development, manufacture, stockpiling, acquisition, testing, possession, control or stationing of nuclear explosive devices in the territory of all ratifying parties. Nigeria feels strongly that there are great perils that stem from all weapons of mass destruction, not only nuclear devices. It is clear that as long as there are unsecured weapons of mass destruction, the significant danger that they pose will remain a constant threat to all nations. This is Nigeria’s motivation behind its determination to contribute to a multilateral plan with the purpose of preventing WMDs from falling into the wrong hands.
Nigeria is adamant that the solution to this issue must be of a multifaceted nature. This is because in order to contain and eliminate this looming threat, many components must be addressed. For one, Nigeria suggests that nations who possess WMDs must improve their accounting and physical protection systems in order to effectively secure these weapons. These nations must be held accountable for securing their own property, and to ensure this, a international board that will monitor security should be established. Also, the issue of illicit trafficking must be addressed. Nigeria proposes that all nations strengthen their borders to a certain standard of security, with WMD’s in mind. Halting the transportation of these devices is an important component to solving this problem as a whole. Nigeria is looking forward to collaborating with fellow forward-moving nations in the effort to eliminate the complex threat of weapons of mass destruction being acquired by terrorist organizations.
