“This was an assault on those who devote their
lives to helping others. We condemn this terrible act utterly. This is
evidence that the UN premises are increasingly being viewed as a soft
target by extremist elements around the world.”
— U.N. Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
“This brutal act has killed and injured many innocent people, and I utterly condemn those who have carried it out. Around the world the U.N. works for peace, security and international cooperation and an attack on the U.N. is an attack on these principles.”
— United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, William Hague
“An attack on Nigerian and international public servants demonstrates the bankruptcy of the ideology that led to this heinous action. I strongly condemn today’s horrific and cowardly attack on the United Nations headquarters building in Abuja, Nigeria, which killed and wounded many innocent civilians from Nigeria and around the world. The United States strongly supports the work of the United Nations and its lasting bond with the people of Nigeria, a bond that will only emerge stronger in the wake of this murderous act.”
— United States President, Barack Obama.
“The United Nations is dedicated to preventing conflict, maintaining peace and helping the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged. An attack on the United Nations is an attack on us all.”
— Australian Prime-Minister, Julia Gillard.
“The Prime Minister described it as an appalling attack. He said Britain and Nigeria faced a common threat in Islamic extremism, and offered to do all we could to help find the perpetrators.”
— British Prime-Minister, David Cameron, through a spokesperson from Downing Street.
“Any attack against the United Nations is an attack against the entire international community. In the face of this hateful crime, France is more determined than ever to relentlessly fight terrorism.”
— French President, Nicolas Sarkozy.
“I was deeply saddened by the loss of life in the brutal attack on a United Nations building in Abuja today. The European Union strongly condemns this senseless act of violence towards the UN and its personnel.”
— President of European Union, Herman Van Rompuy.
“The United Nations is in Nigeria to assist the Nigerian people; it is therefore all the more shocking that this attack occurred. The European Parliament condemns this heinous act.”
— President of European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek.
“His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, was distressed to learn of the terrorist attack upon the United Nations offices in Abuja, and of the terrible loss of life among both local citizens and United Nations personnel. The pope appeals again to those who choose death and violence to embrace instead life and respectful dialogue.”
— Pope Benedict XVI, in a message to the UN Secretary-General and Nigerian President.
“I am deeply saddened by the cowardly attack and its high toll in human lives.”
— Italian Foreign Minister, Mr. Franco Fratini.
“We hope that the identity of those behind the attack will soon be revealed and that they will be punished.”
— Polish Foreign Minister, Mr. Radoslaw Sikorski.
“I condemn with the greatest firmness the attack against the UN offices in Abuja today.”
— Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, while confirming the death of his national in the attack.
“One thing is very clear Terrorist attack on any individual or any group is a terrorist attack to the rest of the world, it not just about the UN office in Nigeria. We will work with the UN and all the world leaders, of course, many of them have contacted me between yesterday and today. Of course, where ever you have terrorist attack in any country Nigeria is not an isolated case. Many countries have suffered from terrorists attacks may be it is the turn of Nigeria. But we are on top of the situation.”
— President Goodluck Jonathan
“The idea of any group unleashing violence on fellow human beings because of certain imperfections does not augur well, not only for the well being of the immediate location and victims but for the entire nation.”
— Nigeria Governors Forum
“The incident sends unsavoury signal across the globe that Nigeria is not safe, even for foreigners to do business. The consequences are, therefore, dire for our dear country.”
— National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr. Anthony Sani, in a statement.
“We still maintain that the perpetrators of these violent crimes and their sponsors are well known to our security agencies, particularly those who openly declared that they will make this country ungovernable, if the recently concluded general elections did not favour them. All peace loving Nigerians and friends of Nigeria must rise up to condemn this monster that is threatening to destroy our beloved country. The Federal Government must take full charge of this situation now before it gets out of control.”
— The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor
By Agency Reporter Courtesy Of: Punch
— U.N. Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
“This brutal act has killed and injured many innocent people, and I utterly condemn those who have carried it out. Around the world the U.N. works for peace, security and international cooperation and an attack on the U.N. is an attack on these principles.”
— United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, William Hague
“An attack on Nigerian and international public servants demonstrates the bankruptcy of the ideology that led to this heinous action. I strongly condemn today’s horrific and cowardly attack on the United Nations headquarters building in Abuja, Nigeria, which killed and wounded many innocent civilians from Nigeria and around the world. The United States strongly supports the work of the United Nations and its lasting bond with the people of Nigeria, a bond that will only emerge stronger in the wake of this murderous act.”
— United States President, Barack Obama.
“The United Nations is dedicated to preventing conflict, maintaining peace and helping the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged. An attack on the United Nations is an attack on us all.”
— Australian Prime-Minister, Julia Gillard.
“The Prime Minister described it as an appalling attack. He said Britain and Nigeria faced a common threat in Islamic extremism, and offered to do all we could to help find the perpetrators.”
— British Prime-Minister, David Cameron, through a spokesperson from Downing Street.
“Any attack against the United Nations is an attack against the entire international community. In the face of this hateful crime, France is more determined than ever to relentlessly fight terrorism.”
— French President, Nicolas Sarkozy.
“I was deeply saddened by the loss of life in the brutal attack on a United Nations building in Abuja today. The European Union strongly condemns this senseless act of violence towards the UN and its personnel.”
— President of European Union, Herman Van Rompuy.
“The United Nations is in Nigeria to assist the Nigerian people; it is therefore all the more shocking that this attack occurred. The European Parliament condemns this heinous act.”
— President of European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek.
“His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, was distressed to learn of the terrorist attack upon the United Nations offices in Abuja, and of the terrible loss of life among both local citizens and United Nations personnel. The pope appeals again to those who choose death and violence to embrace instead life and respectful dialogue.”
— Pope Benedict XVI, in a message to the UN Secretary-General and Nigerian President.
“I am deeply saddened by the cowardly attack and its high toll in human lives.”
— Italian Foreign Minister, Mr. Franco Fratini.
“We hope that the identity of those behind the attack will soon be revealed and that they will be punished.”
— Polish Foreign Minister, Mr. Radoslaw Sikorski.
“I condemn with the greatest firmness the attack against the UN offices in Abuja today.”
— Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, while confirming the death of his national in the attack.
“One thing is very clear Terrorist attack on any individual or any group is a terrorist attack to the rest of the world, it not just about the UN office in Nigeria. We will work with the UN and all the world leaders, of course, many of them have contacted me between yesterday and today. Of course, where ever you have terrorist attack in any country Nigeria is not an isolated case. Many countries have suffered from terrorists attacks may be it is the turn of Nigeria. But we are on top of the situation.”
— President Goodluck Jonathan
“The idea of any group unleashing violence on fellow human beings because of certain imperfections does not augur well, not only for the well being of the immediate location and victims but for the entire nation.”
— Nigeria Governors Forum
“The incident sends unsavoury signal across the globe that Nigeria is not safe, even for foreigners to do business. The consequences are, therefore, dire for our dear country.”
— National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr. Anthony Sani, in a statement.
“We still maintain that the perpetrators of these violent crimes and their sponsors are well known to our security agencies, particularly those who openly declared that they will make this country ungovernable, if the recently concluded general elections did not favour them. All peace loving Nigerians and friends of Nigeria must rise up to condemn this monster that is threatening to destroy our beloved country. The Federal Government must take full charge of this situation now before it gets out of control.”
— The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor
By Agency Reporter Courtesy Of: Punch
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