United Nations Security Council Resolution 160

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UN Security Council
Resolution 160
DateOctober 7 1960
Meeting no.908
CodeS/4549 (Document)
SubjectAdmission of new Members to the UN: Nigeria
Voting summary
  • 11 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
  159 Lists of resolutions 161  

United Nations Security Council Resolution 160, adopted on October 7, 1960, after examining the application of the Federation of Nigeria for membership in the United Nations the Council recommended to the General Assembly that the Federation of Nigeria be admitted.

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The resolution was adopted unanimously by all 11 members of the Council.

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