UN elects Nigeria, 17 other countries into Economic and Social council (ECOSOC)

The United Nations General Assembly, on Wednesday, elected Nigeria along with 17 other countries into the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN.
The new ECOSOC members will serve for three years with effect from January 1, 2021.
The council drives the economic, social and environmental agenda of the UN.
Under the UN charter, it is responsible for promoting higher standards of living, employment and economic and social progress.
The council also identifies solutions to international economic, social and health problems, and facilitates cultural and educational cooperation among countries.