On this #AfricaDay , let me re-echo United Nations SG António Guterres msg: 'Africa must have a seat at every multilateral forum — including the UN Security Council, the international financial system, & other global norm-setting structures.' Africa & indeed #Nigeria , have a bright future.k

Paid my respects & signed the condolence book on the passing of the President, Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Ebrahim Raisi; the Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian & others.May Allah grant peace & mercy to the departed souls.

Warm welcome 𝚊𝚛𝚓𝚞𝚗, UNHCR Nigeria. Glad to have you join the United Nations Country team. Together as United Nations_Nigeria, we will continue to provide urgently needed life-saving and capacity building interventions for #refugees in #Nigeria .

In case you missed the insightful interview granted by United Nations Resident Coordinator in #Nigeria , Mohamed Malick Fall Mohamed M. M. Fall on Channels Television News Night anchored by NneotaObase Egbe nipr, here is the link: youtu.be/KEkBOtulHHM

Met with the #Chinese Amb. to #Nigeria , H.E. Cui Jianchun. We discussed the importance of multilateral & bilateral cooperation in mobilising support for #GovNigeria , #DemographicDividends , Dev't Financing, & #SummitOfTheFuture being a defining moment for Nigeria & #Africa .

Thank you #Nigeria for all your invaluable contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. I'm proud of Nigerian peacekeepers, & Major Rifkatu Kade John's aim of promoting #peace & security & advancing gender equality is worthy. Congrats, the peacekeeper of the day

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