Met with the Egyptian Amb. to Nigeria, H.E. Mohamed Ahmed & we had useful discussions on #ClimateChange -peace-dev't nexus; durable solutions for #IDPs ; & the SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE. We both highlighted #Egypt & #Nigeria 's role for #Africa to make impact at the Summit in Sept. #SDGs

So delighted to welcome the Governor Of Zamfara State H E. Dauda Lawal, to the United Nations House #Abuja . Very useful discussion on promoting the peace-development nexus in the North-West. UN is committed to supporting efforts towards peace & security & dev't of Northwest #Nigeria . #SDG16 #SDG17

Launching the Lean Season #Food Security & #Nutrition Crisis Multisector Plan is a major step to saving lives. I commend govt's efforts to address the crisis, including declaring a state of emergency on #Food Security in July 2023 by Bola Ahmed Tinubu & the ongoing economic measures.

As we launched the lean season food security & nutrition crisis multi-sector plan, I emphasised the urgent need for resources to address increased needs in support of government's efforts. Let's join hands and pool resources together to save lives. #ZeroHunger #SDG2

On this #WorldPressFreedomDay2024 , I celebrate Nigerian journalists. Their work in reporting on environmental & climate issues is vital for peace & democracy in #Nigeria & globally. United Nations Nigeria supports free press and freedom of expression. #SDG16 #Journalism #ClimateActionNow

Honoured to lead United Nations Nigeria to meet VP w/t Kashim Shettima. We discussed accel. #SDGs & addressing humanitarian crisis. We're encouraged by govt's efforts 2 turn around the economy; & @UN is ready to support mitigation measures to protect the vulnerable people #LeaveNoOneBehind

Appreciation to The Gov't of Japan. Delighted to see collective efforts in action. To ensure an enduring peace, women must be at the centre of the process. United Nations Nigeria's commitment to achieving the purpose of the Women, Peace and Security framework remains strong.

The #Sahel was on focus at the ongoing meeting of United Nations RCs in #Addisababa #Ethiopia . I noted that ‘While the region has many challenges, including conflict, climate change and economic shocks, there are also a lot of opportunities for us to build peace & prosperity for all.’

Congratulations to UNFPA and to Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ on the successful launch of the State of the World Population Report. I call on planners in #Nigeria & across the world to make use of the report in their national planning. unfpa.org/swp2024

Very insightful discussions ongoing at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development – ARFSD-10 in #Addis -Ababa. Delighted to join other United Nations Resident Coordinators in #Africa to exchange ideas on how to accelerate SDGs and land the 6 global transitions at the country level.

Honoured to join United Nations DSG Amina J Mohammed & USG United Nations_OCT, Vladimir Voronkov at the Africa #CounterTerrorism Meeting organized by Government of Nigeria & UNOCT. Strong regional integration & cooperation is key to countering terrorism & violent extremism in #Africa . #AFRICACTMEETING #SDG16

I commend UNICEF Nigeria Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance & Bayelsa State Govt for this great initiative. Reaching the last mile to #LeaveNoOneBehind in providing life-saving healthcare & emergency response services will strengthen health system & accelerate achieving #SDG3 . @UNICEF Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA WHO Nigeria

The launch of 'Better Education for Africa's Rise'-BEAR III by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 is a timely catalyst to achieving SDG4 in #Africa . I call for more investment in #SDG4 .4 in #Nigeria to increase No of youth/ adults who've relevant skills: technical & vocational, for employment & decent jobs

May Allah (SWT) guide all your steps in this new assessment! All the best my brother!

Great step fwd by Government of Nigeria signing MoU with ILO Abuja UNIDO & UNDP Nigeria to develop a Just Transition Roadmap for #Nigeria . United Nations Nigeria is delighted to see climate & energy justice placed at the centre of the transition to support Nigeria’s long-term prosperity #SDG7 #SDG13

It’s a sober reflection on the tragedy of #Chibokgirls abduction 10yrs ago. Kudos to UNICEF 4 launching ‘Minimum Standards for Safe Schools (MSSS) Monitoring Report.’ I urge stakeholders 2 diligently implement the MSSS & protect #schools & communities to hinder abductions. #SDG4

Thanks 2 Spotlight Initiative 4 renewed commitment to end #VAWG . Thru #SpotlightNG 1.0 in #Nigeria , ‘Money wife’ custom stopped in Obanliku Cross River; Wife battery ended in Kurudu FCT; FGM ceased in Ndiebor Amadi Ebonyi state. United Nations Nigeria looks fwd 2 phase 2 & further advance #SDG5

A great milestone achieved in #Nigeria by Sustainable Energy for All Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold Damilola Ogunbiyi. Access to clean energy is key to unlocking the #SDGs . United Nations Nigeria supports tapping Nigeria’s clean energy potential to achieve SDG & ensure a prosperous & healthy life for all. #SDG7 .