Salt is everywhere.
It’s added to packaged foods.
It’s used in home cooking.
It’s added heavily to dishes ordered from restaurants and vendors.
We can save millions of lives by reducing sodium intake.
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#LessSalt #SaltAwarenessWeek
WHO Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA

It’s #SaltAwarenessWeek

Most people eat twice as much salt as the one teaspoon per day recommended by World Health Organization (WHO), putting them at higher risk of heart disease.

As much as 70% of that salt is hidden within processed foods and condiments.
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#LessSalt
World Health Organization (WHO)Nigeria

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

From education to healthcare, innovation holds the key to achieving the SDGs. Let us celebrate #WTISD 2024 as we showcase the incredible impact of digital innovation on sustainable development.
Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
#InnovateForProsperity

Happy #WTISD 2024
Bridging the digital divide is crucial for creating a more equitable world where everyone, everywhere, has access to the transformative power of digital technologies.
Join us to promote digital inclusion this #WTISD 2024. itu.int/wtisd
Int’l Telecommunication Union

#WTISD is celebrated annually on 17 May.
The aim is to promote digital technologies and connectivity for all.
2024 theme highlights how digital innovation can drive sustainable development & prosperity for everyone, everywhere.
#WTISD #InnovateForProsperity

Ministers pledge to empower adolescents and young people by ensuring their rights to education are upheld.
#EducationSavesLives #WCACommitment #1YearAnniversary
#AYP
#Nigerian
UNESCOAbuja #Education #Sciences #Culture
Federal Ministry of Education
UNFPA Nigeria

Ministers of Education & Health committed to implementing programme protecting adolescents and young people from:
✅ Early and unintended pregnancy
✅ Gender-based violence
✅ HIV
through quality education & health services.
#EducationSavesLives #WCACommitment #1YearAnniversary

Peacekeeper of the Day: Serving as a Military Observer at #MINURSO , Major Rifkatu Kade John 🇳🇬aims at promoting peace and security, as well as contributing to the advancement of gender equality.

Here is her message for this year's #PKDay ⬇️

On this Intl #DayofFamilies , we call on families to be actors in environmental protection, be advocate for sustainable food production, and promote a healthy, clean and sustainable environment for future generations.
Happy #DayofFamilies
UN DESA
Women's Board-ECS

This year's Int'l #DayofFamilies aims to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on families and the role of families in climate action.
We call on families to promote sustainable consumption patterns for meaningful and effective climate action.
#IYF30
UN DESA

Today 15 May is Intl #DayofFamilies .
Families are key to a sustainable future and backbone of our society.
Let us make our families a place where everyone feels valued and respected.
This year's theme is on ‘Families & Climate Change .
Happy International #DayofFamilies #IYF30

“ Urgent interventions are required to support short, medium &long-term needs of vulnerable populations, with focus on building resilience supported by emergency agriculture.... for better production & better nutrition”.dominique koffy FAO Nigeria Country Rep a.i
Budget & Economic Planning NG