United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations The United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations is responsible for accrediting non-governmental organizations with consultative status at the United Nations. Established in 1946, it reports directly to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The committee comprises 19 members who are elected based on the principle of equitable geographic distribution as follows: Members are elected to serve four year terms. The current membership of the committee (2015-2019) includes: Azerbaijan, Burundi, China, Cuba, Greece, Guinea, India, Iran, Israel, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russian Federation, South Africa, Sudan, Turkey, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela. An NGO
Vice President of Nigeria Vice President of Nigeria The Vice President of Nigeria is the second-in-command to the President of Nigeria in the Government of Nigeria. Officially styled Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Vice President is elected alongside the President in national elections. The office is currently held by Yemi Osinbajo. A person shall be eligible for the office of Vice President if he or she is a citizen of Nigeria by birth, at least 40 years of age, is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party' The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath