The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC), a pan-African think tank, has endorsed Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Professor Akasoba Duke-Abiola, for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The endorsement was conveyed in a nomination letter signed by the APRC Deputy Executive Coordinator, Professor Edward Agbai, and made available to journalists in Abuja. According to Agbai, “the consortium received communication through the Nigerian National Think Tank regarding the nomination of Duke-Abiola for consideration for the prestigious global office.” “The Security Council considers all duly nominated candidates and recommends one candidate to the United Nations General Assembly for appointment as Secretary-General,” he said. Duke-Abiola is a Nigerian law professor, human rights advocate and stateswoman with extensive experience in diplomacy, security, sustainable development and global leadership.