Three friends from Jibia, Katsina turned a shared dream into a thriving tailoring business with support from the UNDP Climate Security Project funded by the Norwegian Government. Now they’re training others and transforming their community. Read more: bit.ly/4lBXTA5

Honoured to meet H.E. President Adama Barrow President Barrow on the sidelines of the #SahelGovernanceForum. We deeply value The Gambia’s leadership in hosting this important forum. UN Development remains committed to advancing peace and development in The Gambia & across the #Sahel.

“Diplomacy may not have always succeeded in preventing conflicts, violence and instability – but it still holds the power to stop them,” says António Guterres, urging: “We need to renew our commitment to the multilateral spirit of peace through diplomacy.”

Productive engagement with GermanForeignOffice 🇩🇪 at UN House 🇺🇳, reflecting on progress in the #NorthWest region 🇳🇬 under the German-funded North West Prevention Facility. Together, we explored how to build on this momentum and scale peacebuilding impact.🤝 #PartnershipForImpact

Today, I honour the lioness who gave me life, my mother, my pillar, my first teacher. A woman whose strength flows like the Volta, whose love is as deep as the Atlantic, and whose wisdom echoes like the drums. My mother taught me that true selflessness is not weakness, but

We joined Germany in Nigeria on a mission to #Jibia under the Northwest Prevention Facility to assess projects, align priorities and explore scale-up opportunities. Grateful to Germany in Nigeria for their funding support.

Congratulations, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, on your stellar achievement at the TeenEagle Global Finals. You make Nigeria proud and show the world the limitless potential of our young people.

Governments co-financing development initiatives in their own country is not a matter of funding. It is ownership, sustainability & impact. This week, UN Development teams from across the 🌏 are connecting & sharing best practices. ➡️ When countries co-invest, they co-own their future.

When words become wings, peace takes flight. 🕊️🌍☮️ Congratulations to Alhaníslam Nigeria’s own, 🇳🇬 now the United Nations's first Global Advocate for Peace. In a time where conflict tests our unity, her appointment is symbolic of the power of the creative arts, storytelling, and

.UN Development empowers - not replaces - government leadership, accelerating progress through co-financing & capacity development. 🗣️ stalon jean-luc UNDP Kenya #PUDC #PDL145T

Around the 🌍, youth are driving solutions for climate action & peace. In Somalia🇸🇴, Abdulqaadir restores mangroves, while Nafisat from Nigeria🇳🇬 brings clean energy to her village. The result? Resilient communities & better future for all. go.undp.org/wfW #YouthDay

Nigerian of the Week: Maryam Bukar Hassan Maryam Bukar Hassan, a celebrated Nigerian poet and spoken word artist, has been appointed a United Nations Global Advocate for Peace. Through her powerful artistry, she champions gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusive

"I believe in the power of young people. Not in some distant future, but today. Right now." - António Guterres

Nigeria & Somalia are among the 🌍's most climate-vulnerable & conflict-affected regions. In both these countries, where youth comprise nearly 70 % of the total population, see how they are driving positive transformation rooted in hope. go.undp.org/wfW

Clean energy is more than just electricity - it is the future that will power development in our communities! Yesterday, UN Development 🇳🇬 signed an MoU with REANigeria to transform Nigeria’s clean energy sector. Learn more: bit.ly/4lsEYHa

Small businesses drive #EarlyRecovery. They allow families & communities to become self-reliant, and lead their own recovery. In Northwest Nigeria🇳🇬, UN Development, Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency and Govt of Germany🇩🇪 are supporting local entrepreneurs to rebuild after conflict. go.undp.org/wgF

Rocked my Adire! 🇳🇬 A bold stamp of identity and resilience, and proud expression of Naija heritage, bridging cultures through the timeless language of textiles, as I flew from 📍Abuja to 🇯🇵Tokyo with intent. Thrilled to be in Yokohama for #TICAD9 with UN Development, a platform where

“Inayojumuisha”, meaning inclusivity, guided the Model African Union at #TICAD9. African and Japanese youth demonstrated what co-creation looks like, by building the future together. Africa’s greatest asset is its youth, and young changemakers are creating solutions that shape

I agree with SG António Guterres that Africa is poised for progress. The future is being shaped on the African continent & to unlock Africa’s full potential, we must urgently act to: 🔸 Reform global institutions to ensure fairness 🔸 Deliver bold, meaningful debt relief #TICAD

🌍Financing is the key to Africa’s just energy, digital & food systems transitions. At #TICAD9, the Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 brought together leaders from 🇿🇼Zimbabwe, 🇯🇵Japan, UN Development & UN University to spotlight how partnerships & catalytic capital can unlock Africa’s potential. 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所