Delighted to welcome my friend & Governor of Borno State
@ProfZulum
to Islamabad. He is here as part of a high-level delegation including officials from Yobe & Adamawa on exchange of experience on disaster management & recovery. What a pleasure to have the Naiaj team in 🇵🇰.
The 1st batch of
@NigeriaJFP
Fellows have been successfully placed in the following sectors of the economy. 2nd batch will be announced very soon. We will work to ensure as many fellows as possible are placed. Thanks to
@NigeriaGov
,
@EUinNigeria
& the Private Sector.
@ASteiner
Delighted to be appointed as UN RC for
#Pakistan
by
@antonioguterres
. I look forward working closely with the people and government of
#Pakistan
to accelerate the SDGs.
Thanks to
@HQNigerianArmy
for supporting the Nigeria stabilization facility in NE. I had the honor to visit Banki & see at first hand the professionalism & dedication of young Nigerian soldiers.
A very informative session w/ H.E Nasir El-Rufai
@GovKaduna
and team, where he shared the state’s transformational dev’t agenda that will ensure every child, including the Almajiri, in Kaduna State have access to quality education & are not left behind.
@elrufai
@BashirAhmaad
#Nigerians
are the most talented people on earth! Nigeria ‘s takeoff is a prerequisite for
#Africa
‘s development. Nigerian individual success globally are tremors before a takeoff. If you’re interested in Africa’s success focus on
#Nigeria
.
Excited to be in
#Pakistan
and ready to embark on a new journey of service. Grateful for the warm welcome by UN Country team and RCO colleagues. Ready to support Pakistan’s ambition to accelerate the
#SDGs
.
Great meeting with Chief of Staff to President Buhari (
@MBuhari
) Prof Gambari. We discussed Police Reform, Stabilisation & DDR. As ex-Senior UN official the Prof is committed to multilateralism &
#SDGs
.
Delighted to have accompanied visiting
@UNAIDS
Executive Director
@Winnie_Byanyima
who paid a courtesy visit to see President
@MBuhari
. They discussed
@UNAIDS
work in Nigeria and how best to advance gender parity in the country.
Received his Excellency Governor
@ProfZulum
of
#Borno
State at
#UN
House
#Abuja
. We discussed our ongoing partnership on Recovery, Stabilization and Rehabilitation. I thank him for his leadership and commitment to transforming the State.
@GovBorno
Honored to receive
@GovBorno
in my office. We discussed our partnership on Stabilization & Reintegration. Under the leadership of the
@BornoGovt
,
@UNDPNigeria
supported building of 1000s of homes, schools, health centers, police stations/barracks in Boko Haram affected locations
I signed a multimillion $ agreement with the Government of Norway 🇳🇴to catalyze a climate action approach to conflict prevention & peace building in the NW States of
#Sokoto
&
#Katsina
in 🇳🇬. I want to thank Ambassador
@NorAmbNigeria
for his leadership & support.
@UNDPNorway
“Sterling bank and its affiliated companies will take a minimum of 1000 fellows over a period of nine months. Nigeria's story involves the success of young people and therefore we commit to this Programme.” -
@suleimana
#IamJubliee
#ProudlyJubilee
#JubileeFellows
Had the pleasure meeting with Governor
@RealAARahman
of
#Kwara
State. We discussed his development priorities for the state.
@UNDPNigeria
will support cash transfers to the most vulnerable people in
#Kwara
as part of our ongoing
#Covid
recovery support to 🇳🇬 states.
@followKWSG
Congratulations to our Deputy Secretary General
@AminaJMohammed
&
@wto
Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for being awarded the national honor as the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, [GCON].
#FarmersHerder
conflicts are competition over meager resources among the poor. Livelihoods based on variable climate will continue to produce conflicts. As we seek solutions we must deal with the big elephant in the room- poverty & failure of development.
#Shiftingthenarrative
Good morning from
#Haiti
. Great to be here for the first time. 🇭🇹 has suffered a lot in pioneering the liberation of enslaved people. I am delighted to be here to support
#UNDP
‘s effort in assisting the country at this difficult time.
Honor to meet Vice President
@ProfOsinbajo
& updated him on
@UNDPNigeria
’s work in support of
@NigeriaGov
. They include
@NigeriaJFP
( supported by
@EUinNigeria
), stabilization, prevention facility, and our emerging work on digitization & innovation. I thanked him for his support.
Just completed a pre-launch inspection visit to
#Mafa
#Borno
State.
@BornoGovt
with support from
@UNDPNigeria
& partners have completed the construction of 360 houses, clinic, school, police barracks,shops etc. as part of our stabilization drive. Together we
#BuildBackBetter
.
Delighted to attend farewell reception for the incredible
#British
High Commissioner
@CatrionaLaing1
. She is a committed supporter of multilateralism & the 🇺🇳. She is certified
#Naijaoptimist
& will be thoroughly missed.
Delighted to sign MOU with
@MicrosoftNG
on behalf of
@UNDPNigeria
covering:
✅ Youth empowerment & placements through
@NigeriaJFP
✅ Strengthening the startup ecosystem in 🇳🇬
✅Transfer of digital skills to young Nigerians
✅Broker strategic partnerships to foster tech transfer.
Made impromptu visit to
#Ngannaram
#Borno
🇳🇬. A town that was rebuild by
#RSF
after being destroyed by Boko Haram. Delighted to see thousands of families rebuilding their lives after a decade of displacement. Thanks to
@NigeriaGov
& partners for supporting stabilization facility.
Had amazing conversation with USG
@MelissaFleming
on her podcast Awake at Night. Discussed my journey to
@UN
& how multilateralism & the norms enshrined in the 🇺🇳 Charter saves lives.
What an honor to meet the
@UNFPA
Deputy Executive Director and my sister
@dienekeita
. I look forward working closely with colleagues at
@UNFPAPakistan
under able leadership of Dr. Luay Shabaneh,
I had the honor to meet the newly re-elected
@GovBorno
Prof Zulum. We discussed area of mutual interest and his priorities for his second term.
@UNDPNigeria
will continue to support the Government & people of
#Borno
State in their quest for Peace and Development.
What at honor to meet the PR of
@PakistanUN_NY
Ambassador Akram. A legendary Diplomat at the United Nations. His advice was invaluable before my deployment to 🇵🇰.
What an honor to spend an evening with an
#African
Giant - President Mbeki. He is an encyclopedia of
#African
history & it’s journey to freedom. Thanks to my brother the
#SouthAfrican
Ambassador to 🇳🇬 TD Mseleku for inviting me to a wonderful evening. & Yes I am an African! 🧵
Delighted to welcome the new
@UNICEF_Nigeria
Representative, Cristian Munduate to
@UNDPNigeria
. I look forward working closely with her to support 🇳🇬 ‘s
#SDGs
ambitions.
Bid farewell to my colleague David Maina who has been leading our work on
#DDR
in NE 🇳🇬. I thank him for all his efforts in advancing
@UN
values and norms. I used the opportunity to present him with
#SDG
champion award on behalf of
@UNDPNigeria
.
Met the
@UNICEF_Pakistan
rep
@AbdullahAFadil
discussed their impactful work in 🇵🇰 to advance the SDGs. Both of us born in
#Mogadishu
, displaced, & now working tirelessly to ensure no one is left behind. Let’s make sure every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Honor to be conferred with the title of Shugaban Raya Kasan Jihar Niger by the Chairman of Traditional Council of Rulers & Etsu Nupe. Shugaban Raya Kasan Jihar Niger means the Vanguard of Peace & Development. A title received on behalf
@UNDP
family & honor we hope to live up to.
Many thanks to
@UNDP
sub-office team in
#Borno
State for hosting a surprise farewell as I complete my tenure. I am inspired by their commitment to advancing the values of the 🇺🇳 & shared my gratitude for what we have accomplished together in support of the govt & people of NE 🇳🇬
EU is a strategic partner on Youth employment & inclusion in 🇳🇬. I want to thank Ambassador
@SamuelaIsopiEU
for her commitment to
@NigeriaJFP
.
@EUinNigeria
investment of 44 million Euros made it possible for the placement of thousands young Nigerians in private & public sector.
Strategic partnerships are key to the delivery of the SDGs.
My team & I shared w/ the Senior Advisor to the President on SDGS
@Adejoke_O_A
, on how targeted advocacy can help to move the needle on the greatest dev’t challenges in 🇳🇬 as we embark on the decade of action.
#SDGs
Delighted to join the RC
@matzschmale
& Governor Zulum in welcoming
@UN
SG
@antonioguterres
to Maiduguri Nigeria. This is the first time UNSG is visiting
#Borno
to show solidarity with people affected by conflict but also celebrate their resilience and hopeful future.
I had the privilege meeting four of the leading Presidential Candidates for
#NigeriaElections2023
. We discussed their ideas for accelerating the
#SDGs
and reaffirmed
@UNDPNigeria
‘s commitment to supporting 🇳🇬 development ambitions 1/2
We are pleased to announce a partnership with
@UNDPNigeria
to offer 3,000 paid internships to our 3MTT fellows. These 12 month internships will help fulfill our objective to ensure that participants in the 3MTT programme get placed in roles that will allow them apply the skills
An absolute honor to meet the Sultan of
#Sokoto
his Eminence, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar CFR in my recent visit to
#Sokoto
State.
@UNDPNigeria
will be supporting peace-building & development efforts in NW
#Nigeria
.
On behalf of
@UNDPNigeria
I signed an extension of our government led Prevention Facility in support of banditry
affected 🇳🇬 NW states of
#Katasina
,
#Sokoto
&
#Zamfara
. Thanks to
@GermanyDiplo
for their generous contribution of a total 9 million euros in of support
#SDGs
.
An honor of lifetime to lead this dynamic team in support of the
#African
Giant 🇳🇬 & the
#SDGs
. Thanks to our development partners for their support in making our efforts possible,(🇳🇬🇩🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧🇳🇴🇸🇪 🇳🇱🇯🇵 🇰🇷🇫🇮 🇨🇭
@DangoteFdn
@macfound
@Maersk
). I also want to thank our #
#PartnersAtCore
Just concluded our end of year Staff Meeting. Great reflections on the key achievements of 2022!
Looking forward to a successful 2023!
#BuildingForwardTogether
#TeamNigeria
🇳🇬
Thank you Governor
@ProfZulum
for your leadership and partnership.
@UNDPNigeria
will continue to accompany
#Borno
State in its development journey. I leave Borno with a sense of optimism, & inspired by the progress we’ve made together.
Day 1 of high level mission to
#Geneva
with
@GovBorno
just concluded. Great discussions with the humanitarian community, think tanks & the UN family on Stabilization, Borno Model for mass exits & solutions for
#IDPs
& the current humanitarian needs. Thanks to
@UNDPGeneva
& 🇳🇬 PM.
Just concluded a week long visit to Borno State 🇳🇬. My last stop was to interact with dedicated
@UNDP
colleagues in our Maiduguri office. They represent the best of
@UN
values - professionalism & service to humanity.
Thank you
@YIAGA
for your kind farewell visit. I really love the creativity exhibited in this amazing present given to me by my brother
@DSamsonItodo
and the
@YIAGA
team.
We are pleased to inform you that the NJFP has set up a Call & Contact Center which will further improve our engagement with Fellows and Host Organisations.
Fellows and Host Organisations can now call us directly between 9:00am WAT and 16:00pm WAT or via WhatsApp.
The creative community is key to ushering the psychology of progress through story-telling & visualization, in a way that makes us feel nothing is impossible.
#CreateToDevelop
#decadeofaction
#sdgs
Thank you to
@CCSoludo
for inviting the international community to
#Anambra
State to see both the opportunities & the challenges facing the state.
@UNDPNigeria
is already supporting the state & will be opening an office in
#Akwa
to support the implementation
#solutionishere
plan.
Today I had the opportunity to visit
@UNOPS_Pakistan
team led by Jennifer Ankrom.
@UNOPS
is the backbone of 🇺🇳 development operations in areas such as infrastructure, procurement etc. I look forward working with this amazing team to help advance the
#SDGs
in 🇵🇰.
In honour of our colleagues who were killed in Gaza and with great sadness, we observed a minute of silence and lowered the UN flag to half-mast.
We stand with
@UN
to mourn and remember our UN colleagues.
Proud to launch
#SixtyPercentofUs
initiative with
@DSamsonItodo
&
@YIAGA
. The initiative aims to get young Nigerians to register & participate in the 2023 elections. The ballot box is the only means to secure the future. Delighted to have
@MI_Abaga
join us in support.
Delighted to sign partnership agreement with German Ambassador, Annett Günther. The new agreement will set up a Prevention Facility in partnership with NW States of
#Katsina
,
#Sokoto
&
#Zamfara
. Support will include conflict prevention, livelihood & enhanced security capacity.
Good news!
@undpnigeria
launched Innovation Centre in Lagos. It will be a center of ideas. Together with young ppl. private sector &govt we will foster groundbreaking solutions tailored to the unique challenges & opportunities of
#Nigeria
, ensuring that development is sustainable
Productive leadership retreat with 19 governors - mostly newly elected. Thanks to President
@PaulKagame
&
#Rwandan
government for sharing their experience of transformation aftermath a Genocide. Together with
@NGFSecretariat
we will continue to support leadership for
#SDGs
.
Earlier today, I joined
@UN
DSG
@AminaJMohammed
and Hon.
@PaulineKTallen
at the inauguration of the National Situation Room on
#GBV
. A first of its kind in Nigeria, the hub will allow for evidence-based policy and programmes, improved advocacy on violence against women and girls.
Met
#Nigerian
music ⭐️
@MI_Abaga
. We discussed his work on getting more young Nigerians to participate in the political process & vote in 2023.
@UNDPNigeria
will support voter registration drive.
The Nigerian Presidency launched the Jubilee Fellows Fund that will place 20,000 paid youth fellows annually in private & public sector organizations. The EU VP
@vestager
announced substantial investment of 50m $ through
@UNDPNigeria
to support
@NigeriaJFP
Had a productive meeting with the new Minister of Environment
@MohdHAbdullahi
& the DG of Climate Council Dr. Dahiru. We discussed
#Nigeria
’s preparation for
#COP27
, & the Energy Transition Plan. Committed to continued
@UNDPNigeria
support to the ambitious climate agenda.
Regional challenges require regional solutions. An absolute honor to work with amazing
@undp
colleagues from the Lake Chad countries in support of the development aspirations of governments & people of the region.
I paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff Lt General Yahaya. We discussed our partnership on Stabilization efforts in the NE. I also briefed him on the launch of the new Prevention facility in NW supported by
@GERinNigeria
.
@HQNigerianArmy
a key partner for stabilization
Delighted to host the MD of
@realREANigeria
@modisalihijo
at my office. We discussed launching the Africa Minigrids Program & Derisiking offgrid lighting initiative. This is part of
@UNDP
‘s Energy Compact to provide access to clean & affordable energy to 500m people globally.
Privilege to join remarkable 🇳🇬 women. A celebration & a reminder of the hills yet to be conquered for equality and justice.
@undpnigeria
is committed to support the equality agenda in 🇳🇬. Thanks to US, UK, EU, DRC, French & German Ambassadors &
@unwomenng
for the partnership.
Thanked Amarakoon Bandara (
@ARWMM
) our Senior Economic Advisor for over 20years service to Humanity and to
@UNDP
in
#Africa
. He has contributed immensely in advancing the
#SDGs
- I wish him a happy retirement in
#SriLanka
.
Met with
@GovBorno
Prof Zulum today in Abuja. We discussed progress made on our joint Stabilization work and the finalization of the One UN offer to the Borno Model for reintegration, reconciliation & rehabilitation of fighters.
#bornoofhope
Paid a farewell visit to Governor of Lagos & my friend
@jidesanwoolu
. Over the past years, we've collaborated to advance the
#SDGs
. Grateful for your support in opening
@UNDP
's Lagos, office.
#Lagos
home to African excellence, will always hold a special place in my heart.
NEWS UPDATE
@AlikoDangoteFdn
joins
@UN_Nigeria
to bolster
@NigeriaGov
efforts of strengthening healthcare systems & support to those affected by
#COVID19
ADF's N1.3B (USD $3.8 million) contribution will procure testing & medical supplies.
Read more:
We started day 2 of
@UNDPNigeria
retreat interacting with
@MI_Abaga
&
@DebolaLagos
. They talked about the importance of engaging the creatives sector for 🇳🇬’s development. Development starts with self believe & creatives are key in building a national confidence for success.
#Chad
borders Libya, Darfur region of Sudan, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and C.A.R. The implication of the sudden death of President Deby could not be more consequential. Orderly transition becomes an imperative for the stability of the
#Sahel
and central
#Africa
.
A million thanks to our partners for a successful 1st Board Meeting for the Regional Stabilization Facility (Nigeria window) & for the frank & open submissions to today's deliberations. We'll continue to listen so that our work
@UNDPNigeria
responds to the needs of the people.
Earlier today, paid a courtesy call to Prof. Gambari, Chief of Staff to the President of
@NigeriaGov
🇳🇬
I updated him on
@UNDPNigeria
’s support to gvt as part of One UN
#COVID19
response and, the
@UN
’s socio-economic response which
@UNDP
is leading. ➡️:
Absolute honor to present my credentials to Foreign Minister H.E
@GeoffreyOnyeama
. I grew up reading Nigerian literature which influenced my pan-African outlook, Nigerian music dominates my playlist. No better reward than to serve here in pursuit of
#SDGs
.
Joined the 🇳🇬 Inspector General of
@PoliceNG
to launch Strategic Communication materials to enhance Police engagement with the Public as part of Police Reform of the
@NigeriaGov
.
@UNDPNigeria
in partnership with
@GERinNigeria
@gsfoundation10
are proud supporters of Police Reform.
President
@MBuhari
commended
@UNDPNigeria
& its partners for the success of Stabilization facility & called for its expansion to other conflict affected areas. Happy to announce that we will expand in the NE. The facility under leadership of govt is enhancing security & services