delegates, nigeria joined the united nations on 14 November 1960, when the organization had only 99 memberships, and since then nigeria has been an active member of the united nations, nigeria is the largest and most populous country in africa, nigeria has also been a mediator in many african conflicts trying to ensure the initial purpose of the united nations of maintaining international peace and security. Nigeria is a country with power, and if it is trust with becomeing a permenent member of the security council will represent africa and use its power to fight for what is right.