UN grants NIWOSEC Consultative status

... Centre can attend UN sessions, make written and oral statements at international Conferences - Dr. Enhindero

By Matthew Denis

Jubilations as the United Nations has granted a Special Consultative Status to a Nigeria based Non Governmental Organization -The Nigerian Workforce Strategy and Enlightenment Centre (NIWOSEC).

This is the highest status granted by UN to any NGO or Civil Society Organizations. 

The Lead  Strategist of NIWOSEC, Dr David Kayode Ehindero made disclosure during a special session with NIWOSEC Management, Staff and stakeholders yesterday, 29th December, 2022 at ilorin, Kwara state Capital. 

He said "the letter of the new status was conveyed through an official letter communicated to the organization, signed by Wook- Jin Chang, the Chief, NGO Branch from the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs dated 27 December, 2022. 

Dr Ehindero read  the contents of the letter which read " I am pleased to inform you that on the 7th December, 2022, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the committee on Non- Governmental Organizations (NGO) to grant special consultative status to your organization, The Nigerian Workforce Strategy and Enlightenment Centre. Please accept our heart felt congratulations"

The Lead Strategist described the new status as "God answered prayers and rewards of hardwork".

 He congratulated the Management and Staff for achieving the great feats.

 The Diplomatic Council enjoys special consultative status with the UN.

"The Council is granted by the United Nations the highest status that can be achieved for a non-governmental organisation (NGO): the special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This status entitles the Diplomatic Council to attend UN sessions and make written and oral statements at international UN conferences and events. 

"The Diplomatic Council has opportunities to globally support  interests of economic diplomacy, express its views and influence the work of the Economic and Social Council: a flourishing economy that brings prosperity to mankind is one of the best peace guarantors worldwide. 

"Diplomatic Council members can apply to become Diplomatic Council UN delegates and attend UN sessions in New York, Geneva and Vienna. By offering this unique opportunity, the Diplomatic Council opens to its members access to one of the most exclusive, global contact networks with regard to economic and social issues."