Frantz Celestin
@CelestinFranz
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Regional Director for East, Horn and Southern Africa. Former Chief of Mission of @IOM_Somalia . Former Chief of Mission @IOM_Nigeria
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Farewell Somalia. You welcomed me as a son and your people treated me like a brother. I am lucky to have been a witness to the positive changes in the last few years. Thank you to the Government, the UN family, our donors/partners for the support. To the IOM team, you’re the best
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Good morning Mogadishu. I just landed. I am ready to listen and work with you to deliver better to the people we serve.
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Good morning East, Horn, and Southern Africa. This is my second day in Nairobi as the Regional Director. I am looking forward to working with the region’s people, IOM staff, governments, donors, our sister UN agencies, and partners to advance the region’s goals and objectives.
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As sit in the aircraft looking out the window, I reflect on my six years in Nigeria. I am reminded of the resilience of the people, the beauty of the country, the bravery of my colleagues. Nigeria, I will miss you dearly. My colleagues, you’re in my heart forever.
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During a courtesy visit to the Ministry of planning, Investment and Economic Development, Minister
@AmbGamal
and I discussed innovative ways of solving problems and not to fall into trap of doing same thing over and over. Somalia needs new ideas.
@IOM_Somalia
is willing and able
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I had the pleasure to meet with Honorable Minister
@Sadiya_farouq
today to reaffirm IOM’s commitment and strengthen our partnership with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs
@FMHDSD
.
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Welcome
@AmyEPope
Director General
@UNmigration
to Somalia.
@IOM_Somalia
is working with
@Somalia
to address migration challenges and to reap the benefits of safe, regular and orderly migration.
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This morning I visited
@MOFASomalia
to present my credentials to H.E
@4rukun
the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This represents a new chapter for
@IOM_Somalia
. I will continue to build on the strong relationship established by my predecessor.
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I am at the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration. It’s great to see the enthusiasm from the 11 countries present.
@UNmigration
is ready to support.
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I am incredibly sad to hear of the passing of our former Director General Bill Swing. He inspired me to put my best foot forward. I remember his strength and stamina. He was the people’s DG. A true Humanitarian. May his soul Rest In Peace.
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It was hard to bid farewell to my IOM colleagues in Baidoa. We have an amazing team there who always put their best foot forward no matter what. I am very grateful for their courage and strength. Thank you for all you do. I am going to miss you.
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Today was sad day. It was my last day in my Maiduguri with the team. This team is incredible. I am in awe of your strength, your bravery and humanity. You put your lives at risk every day to serve humanity. Some of you have paid the ultimate price, yet you are undeterred.
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It was a privilege to take part in the Stabilization meeting in Kismayo today. We are committed to support the Government of Somalia in its effort to bringing stability throughout the country . Thanks
@MoIFARSomalia
and and the Government of Jubaland for organizing this.
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This is what one night worth of rain looks like in one of Baidoa’s streets. Just imagine what will happen when the sustained daily El Niño rains start to fall.
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IOM is concerned about the high numbers of displacement reported in
#Laascaanod
due to the ongoing violence.
Tens of thousands of people are in urgent need of life-saving support, safety and security in an area which was already heavily affected by the drought situation.
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Thank you to
@UNinSomalia
family for organizing two farewells for me. Thank you for your kindness and the trust you placed in me. We have done a lot of great work together because we do better together. Thank you
@SaeedWafaa
@EKDaloum
@GConway_UN
and James Swan for leading us.
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To my colleagues who put themselves in difficult environments to save lives to provide comfort to those in need, we celebrate you. Not just today, but every day. Your humanity is what makes the world go around. Happy
#WorldHumanitarianDay
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Arrived in Ethiopia for the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) regional review. Opportunities to improve migration governance in East, Horn & Southern Africa abound, and ways to address migration challenges and strengthen migrant contributions. Looking forward to the discussions.
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I signed a MoU with the Banadir Regional Administration (BRA).
@IOM_Somalia
will be working together with BRA to support their whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach to national development, with the aim to achieve sustainable solutions for 🇸🇴.
@BRA_dsu
@MunicipalityMog
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It’s always good to catch up with
@MariamYassinHY
Somalia’s Special Envoy for Migration and Children’s Rights. Protection of people on the move is at the heart of our interventions.
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I participated in the
@MIDA_Som
FINNSOM outreach event hosted by
@IOMFinland
.
To strengthen Somalia's health and education systems, professionals from the Somali diaspora in Finland, in these sectors return to 🇸🇴 to share their expertise & knowledge with local experts.
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I spent the last five days traveling through Damasak, Dikwa, Maiduguri, Monguno, and Ngala. The needs are still great. The suffering unimaginable. Let’s not forget those who need us the most.
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Thanks to intense multinational and multiagency coordination, 109 Nigerian victims of trafficking returnees home this morning. Thank you
@DGNaptip
,
@abikedabiri
@NigeriaMFA
,
@FMHDSD
,
@Preyntjens
for making this happen.
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Thanks to
@WorldBank
#Somalia
, IOM and
@mpwr_Somalia
will work together on Urban Resilience, support drought affected populations, take steps to move the country forward. To that end, yesterday, I signed a World Bank funded project with H.E Sheikh Bashir
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I recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H.E Amb.
@AhmedMoFiqi
, Minister
@MOFASomalia
. The MoU solidifies IOM’s partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia and provides clarity on joint efforts to better serve the people of Somalia.
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Once again, great collaboration between IOM and the Federal Republic of Nigeria resulted in the successful return of 158 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic last night. Thanks to
@EUinNigeria
,
@FMHDSD
,
@DGNaptip
,
@Sadiya_farouq
,
@BasheerGarbaMoh
,
@abikedabiri
@NigeriaMFA
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As we reach the 10th year of humanitarian crisis in north-east Nigeria, our assistance and concerted efforts remain paramount.
#10YearsTooMany
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The Twitter ban in Nigeria has been lifted. This is my first tweet in months.
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I met with Amb.
@AhmedMoFiqi
Minister
@MOFASomalia
and reaffirmed
@IOM_Somalia
's commitment to collaborating with the Ministry and strengthening our partnership.
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Old photo but urgent call for support. Every day, the UN Humanitarian Air Service ensures the timely delivery of life-saving assistance, bringing humanitarian staff, cargo, & medical supplies where they're most needed. $204m are urgently needed to keep UNHAS going.
#IFlyWithUNHAS
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I met with H.E
@Laftagareen
president of
@southweststat
& reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to supporting the State to improve urban water supplies, providing relief to those displaced.
With funding from
@AfDB_Group
IOM has drilled boreholes & constructed water reservoirs in Baidoa.
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A pleasure meeting with the South West State Government and the Baidoa Administration.
IOM will continue to work for displaced and host communities. Examples like
#Barwaaqo
should be the way forward to end displacement and enable the most vulnerable enjoy a more dignified life.
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I visited Baidoa today with
@daniels_ugochi
where the effects of the drought are in plain sight as we visited displacement sites.
Millions are suffering and lives and livelihoods are already being lost.
Increasing investments on life-saving support and durable solutions is urgent
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Yesterday we received the 95th chartered flight with 158 Nigerian migrants who made home safely from Libya with support from IOM.
Since April 2017 when the EU-IOM Joint Initiative started more than 20,000 stranded migrants have been assisted through AVRR. Thanks
@EUinNigeria
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While providing access to drinking water to those displaced,
@IOM_Nigeria
encourages physical distancing.
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I could not have done my job in 🇸🇴without the support of the government officials at all levels. I am grateful I had the pleasure of working with these dedicated colleagues!
Thank you to the offices of
@HassanSMohamud
@HamzaAbdiBarre
&
@NCRIsom
for this final gathering.
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During a conversation with the Dollow District Commissiner he said, “the people who need you are in need. Those who died, no longer need you. And if their conditions have changed for the better, they no longer need you. So act now to save those who need you before they die.”
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Education is the backbone of any society. That’s why thanks to
@FinlandinSom
and
@Ulkoministerio
, IOM is working with the Ministry of Higher Education on system’s strengthening across the education sector.
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I had a great discussion with H.E. Jama Taqal Abas, Minister of
@MoEWRSo
about how to align our water related activities across all pillars with the priorities of the Ministry.
@IOM_Somalia
can do a lot with the Ministry.
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I had the pleasure of speaking with the
@bbcworldservice
this morning about the drought, floods, conflict and the timely visit of Secretary-General
@antonioguterres
to Somalia.
Somalia's humanitarian crisis deserves more attention and increased action to prevent more suffering.
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More than 500 visitors have experienced
#HoldingOn
so far, the virtual reality exhibition, bringing stories of internally displaced persons to Abuja. The exhibition will remain open till 15 August.
#10YearsTooMany
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In times of
#COVID
-19 our Migration Health Assessment Centers in Abuja and Lagos are working extra hard to ensure the health and safety of migrants and staff.
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Thank you
@AmyEPope
for the trust and the confidence. I will do my utmost to support our teams, partners, and the governments in the region drive change and improve lives.
Thank you for all your work to support the people of Somalia,
@CelestinFranz
. Looking forward to welcoming you into your new leadership role
@IOMRONairobi
!
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Internally displaced people arriving in camps in north-east Nigeria usually stay in congested reception centres. With support from China Aid, IOM has built 400 emergency shelters giving families a dignified space to live. With rising needs, greater solidarity is urgently needed.
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Nigerian returnees are helping keep their communities healthy and safe. Happiness and Brown are sharing messages in their local languages via radio and social media to tell their peers about
#COVID19
and prevent the spread of the disease and discrimination.
#AfricaTrustFund
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Honored to have been the first head of an international agency to meet H.E
@AbdisalamDhaay
Minister of
@Mpwr_Somalia
. Today we signed an agreement to provide urban solutions to the displaced.
@IOM_Somalia
is ready for the partnership. Thanks
@WorldBank
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Today was a great day in Edo State. We met with the State Government and the Service Chiefs in Edo. We visited the Pineapple Juice Factory managed by returned migrants from Libya funded by Joint EU-IOM. We finished the day with State Dinner hosted by the Edo State Government.
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Joined
@IOMchief
and
@IOMEthiopia
to thank our inspiring staff at the Migration Health Assessment and Transit Centres. This year, we’ve assisted over 11,300 refugees with resettlement and provided medical assessments for more than 26,000 migrants.
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Durable solutions for displaced individuals are effective when they are government-led & community-driven.
Return, relocation, & local integration pave the way for sustainable solutions.
Empowering displaced individuals to regain self-reliance is a priority.
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During my three day visit to Dollow, I went to 10 IDPs sites, met with local government officials, community leaders, and IDP leaders. Being here two things came into sharp focus: the needs are increasing and we must not wait to act.
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Visited Burao Regional Hospital; neonatal & dialysis units were established through
@MIDA_Som
.
Diaspora medical experts are actively transferring skills & training doctors & nurses from the hospital. Contributing to the enhancement of healthcare services.
🙏
@FinlandinSom
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Relentless heavy rains and floods continue in
#Somalia
Immediate needs for those affected: food, emergency shelter, clean water, sanitation and cash assistance.
@IOM_Somalia
, authorities and partners are responding and providing crucial support.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
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The strength of IOM is its staff. Here in Hargeisa our team is one of the best that I have worked with. I am here this week to say farewell and take stock in what we have done together over the years. I am very grateful to the team here for putting their best foot forward.
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Somalia ranks among the highest globally in terms of displacement.
At IOM, we not only address the urgent humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable, but also work with communities for sustainable solutions, foster self-reliance, and help people adapt to
#climatechange
.
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Today, I joined the H.E
@HamzaAbdiBarre
Prime Minister,
@PresidentMadobe
President of Jubaland, Ambassadors from
@TC_Mogadishu
@ChineseSomalia
UN Humanitarian Coordinator &
@UNHCRSom
Rep.
We assessed the recent flood damages in Jubaland and distributed aid to those in need.
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IOM is providing support and technical guidance to IDPs in Ngala and Pulka, Borno State in need of shelter solutions. IOM will provide 350 households with durable shelters thanks to support from
@UNCERF
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The African diaspora represents a repository of soft and smart power that can not only contribute to the development of the African continent but to the advancement of African influence globally.
Read more 👉
@AfDB_Group
@UNmigration
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It was a real privilege visiting the historic city of Marka.
For years, communities, the Government & IOM have been working to restore trust and bring peace to the area. Today, the city is an example on how together we can do more to achieve sustainable development.
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Thanks to
@EUinNigeria
the National Diaspora Policy was launched today. This is one step in the right direction to create an effective migration governance in Nigeria. This shows the importance
@eu_eeas
place on safe migration.
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I am grateful for the insights that we got from the round table discussion with the Somali Diaspora in the UK. We will with you to make the MIDA program even better.
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It was a pleasure to meet H.E Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, Speaker of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Somalia. While it was the first time IOM ever visited the Upper House, it will not be the last. We want to make this relationship strong
@AqalkaSare
@AbdinasirGl
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I’m in
#BeninCity
today for the launch of two pineapple and cassava processing plants that will employ 80 returning migrants and local youth as part of our efforts to achieve sustainable and dignified reintegration. Thanks to VibesFM and KU FM for helping us spread the word.
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The safety of displaced ppl and those trying to rebuild their lives after years of conflict must be the top priority in north-east Nigeria. Following the latest attack in
#Dikwa
, IOM joins the call on all armed parties to stop the violence and ensure the protection of civilians.
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It was honor to meet H.E Ahmed Mohamed Islam to reaffirm
@IOM_Somalia
’s commitment to support Jubaland to mitigate climate shocks and support its citizens in the quest to chart their own course.
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Thank you China Int. Development Cooperation Agency for supporting our humanitarian response, allowing us to provide camp management support, emergency shelter & non-food items to IDPs. Proud to be 1st IOM mission to be funded by China’s South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund!
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Honored to be part of the 2nd regional review of the
#GCM
. Together, we're building a more compassionate and welcoming world for migrants. Today, key stakeholders convened to find sustainable solutions and save lives.
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With the world´s attention on
#COP27
, it is imperative for governments to strengthen commitments to address the dire impacts of climate change.
Somalia is experiencing its worst drought in decades, forcing millions to leave their homes. Actions must not be delayed.
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Today, I joined the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, the chairmen of the House of Assembly and the Senate, and
@nidcom_gov
to officially launch the National Diaspora Policy as approved by the Federal Executive Council. I applaud Chairman
@abikedabiri
for bringing this to life.
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Thank you Excellency for receiving me. Thank you for the Ministry’s strong support over the years. We could not have done what we did without the support of your Ministry and the Nigerian Government.
Received the farewell visit of
@CelestinFranz
, Chief of Mission
@IOM_Nigeria
, after 6 very productive years in the country. Our sincere gratitude.
@NigeriaGov
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I was pleased to join last week's North East Symposium: Reconciliation, Resettlement & Reintegration. We're firmly convinced that promoting community-based initiatives is pivotal for the success of reconciliation, reintegration and peacebuilding in conflict-affected Nigeria.
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In 2019, IOM provided safe water for 76,000 people in NE Nigeria… using clean energy! 58 IOM solar-powered boreholes ensure an uninterrupted 💧 supply for crisis-affected populations. Many still don't have access to water. Continuous support from partners/donors is crucial.
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This International Migrants Day we celebrate the migrants. We celebrate science and innovation. We celebrate civilization, because migration is at the center of it all. Thank you
@NCFRMI
,
@EUinNigeria
&
@ecowas_cedeao
for making
@IOM_Nigeria
a trusted partner.
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Benin City came together last night to celebrate music and safe migration. This is one of many initiatives we’re leading in Nigeria to raise awareness among youth on the positives of migration and the risks of traveling irregularly. We hope it strikes a chord.
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IOM is one of the leading partners in Somalia on durable solutions.
Working with the Federal Government, Member States and communities, our teams work hard to deliver displaced persons better housing solutions, as well as improved access to services, infrastructure & information
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This World Humanitarian Day, here is to the
#RealLifeHeroes
. Here is to those who have committed selfless acts in service of humanity. We thank you every day. Not just today.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced in Benue State. IOM is doing a small part to alleviate suffering by distributing NFIs to families, but more needs to be done. Thanks to our generous donors for making that happen.
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#ClimateAction
Alarmed by worsening climate change impacts and the surge in people being forced to move, countries in the East & Horn of Africa subregion supported by
@IGADsecretariat
@jumuiya
signed the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment & Climate Change.
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I wish all my Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed Eid.
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I visited the construction site of the Yoontoy water treatment plant which is slated to provide sustainable urban water supply to 500,000. This joint project with the Somali Government is financed the African Development Bank
@AfDB_Group
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Providing hygiene kits and setting up handwashing stations across north-east Nigeria is one component of the COVID-19 response. It is equally important to have a conversation with communities about their perceptions of the risk and the reasons why proper hygiene matters.
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I joined the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State,
@WFP_Nigeria
, officials from
@FMHDSD
and
@ncfrmi_ng
to officially open the Multi-purpose Community Hall. This hall provides the necessary skills to IDPs to see a new horizon. Thank you ROK!
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I am in Riyadh at
@KSRelief_EN
’s 2nd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum where the Humitarian Development Nexus is the center of the first two sessions.
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8
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I was honored to cap off the week in Edo State with a meeting with H.E Governor Obaseki. During the meeting, I affirmed
@IOM_Nigeria
’s commitments to the State and to strengthen our partnership. Will continue to work with the Edo State Task Force with the support of
@EUinNigeria
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Effective management of water resources is extremely important to Somalia, especially in the state of drought. It is in this regard we had an excellent discussion with Hon. Minister
@JamaTaqalAbbas
this morning on sustainable water infrastructure.
@IOM_Somalia
and
@MoEWRSo
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Officials from embassies of the Netherlands and Switzerland joined the Comptroller General of Immigration and I to unveil the Immigration Manual 2019. The first is its kind since 1963.
@IOM_Nigeria
reaffirms its strong partnership with the NIS.
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It was an absolute delight to meet these rising British Somali stars. They are all newly elected council members in the UK. You are looking at the future folks.
@IOM_Somalia
stands ready to work with them to give back to Somalia.
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Today, I was pleased to welcome a delegation led by German Minister
@AWidmannMauz
to discuss our protection and assistance to migrants and other activities in the country as well as potential areas of collaboration.
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Stabilization processes without active participation of the people is not stabilization. That’s why I was pleased to hear the innovative ideas that H.E
@AhmedMoFiqi
of
@MoIFARSomalia
presented today during our meeting.
@IOM_Somalia
supports that participatory approach.
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Just visited the Stadium Camp where more 13,000 IDPs call their temporary home. Life is becoming increasingly difficult for those in the camps. There is no end in sight.
@IOM_Nigeria
, with the support of its donors, will continue to provide lifesaving services to those in need.
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In the field is the work gets done. I am really happy to be Hargeisa with the IOM team. I am extremely proud of the work that the are doing to save lives and to provide support vulnerable migrants.
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Today I was honored to join
@DGNaptip
to reaffirm the UN’s support to
#EndHumanTrafficking
in Nigeria. We will continue our common pursuit in bringing perpetrators to justice and providing relief to victims.
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I have learned so much from you. I have grown professionally and personally with you. Thank you for being you. Press on! Don’t stop!
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The historic
#droughtinSomalia
demands climate action now and make greater financial investments to support vulnerable communities cope and adapt.
IOM is working in Somalia to avert famine and improve the lives of those living at the frontlines of the climate emergency.
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I had the pleasure to meet with H.E
@Drdoodishe
the Minister of
@MoIS_FGS
this morning to discuss a range of issues.
@IOM_Somalia
is working with all of the Ministry’s agencies. We will continue to support the agencies in capacity building, provision of equipment, and the like.
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The Holy Month of Ramadan is here. I wish all of my Muslim brothers and sisters Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah give you strength to deal with the adversities and shine a bright star in your path.
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In the wake of extreme rainfall in Somalia, 113,690 people have been forced to move from their homes.
#Climatechange
is causing an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
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It was great to see an old friend
@abdirashidahmad
after many years. The opportunity exists for us to do a lot together.
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There are 3.8 million internally displaced people in Somalia.
The majority are women, children and elderly.
@IOM_Somalia
is working with communities to prevent current and further displacement and address the growing needs in a more sustainable way.
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#MigrationinAfrica
When it comes to the movement of people, the development of a dynamic digital ecosystem should come hand in hand with stronger continental cooperation in terms of digital governance and the protection of individual rights.
Read 👉
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