Svein Baera
@norambnigeria
Norway's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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21-09-2020 08:13:44
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Shocked and saddened of the loss of yet another humanitarian worker. 191 UN staff have been killed while on duty in Gaza. Humanitarian staff and supplies must move safely to stop famine and prevent suffering. These attacks are unacceptable and must be investigated - Anne Beathe Tvinnereim
Over the years, Food and Agriculture Organization agricultural livelihood interventions in #Nigeria has remained impactful with the support of notable partners. To continue on this trajectory, dominique koffy and Svein Baera had bilateral talks on sustaining development support to the Government of Nigeria.
Made it to #Katsina state for the inaugural Northwest Peace and Climate Summit - the very first one of its own. Thanks🙏🏾 to H.E Governor Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D. CON. for the warm welcome and hospitality. UN Development 🇳🇬 is proud to partner with Northwest state governments for the Summit.
I am horrified & sickened by the attacks in #Gwoza yesterday. I condemn these attacks on innocent civilians in the strongest terms. My deepest condolences to the people of Gwoza who lost their loved ones. United Nations Nigeria will work with Government of Nigeria & Borno State Gov't to support the victims.
This week, Canada in Nigeria co-chaired a meeting of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict in Nigeria. Thanks to our co-chair Svein Baera and to UNICEF Nigeria for briefing on the Secretary-General's report on CAAC and the Paris Principles.
The Bills to amend laws of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was endorsed by some legislators in the National Assembly. This is in addition to support Nigeria's 3rd National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.
This was achieved at a seminar held on 15th July 2024 in Abuja, convened by the NILDS, with support from UN Women Nigeria, Government of Germany in Nigeria and #GovernmentOfNorway.
Co-chaired by Food and Agriculture Organization & USAID/Nigeria, development partners under the aegis of Agriculture Donors Working Group have continued to brainstorm on strengthening support to Government of Nigeria on sustainable agriculture & value chain devt. Thanks to Svein Baera for hosting the July meeting
76-year-old Alhaji Taminu from Sokoto shares how UN Development's Climate Security Project transformed his farm & renewed hope in his community. With training, improved seeds & resilience, farmers are overcoming climate challenges and thriving again. Learn more: bit.ly/3YMDlfG