Edward Kallon

United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in @UNZimbabwe since January 2022.

[OSSAP-SDGs @ossap_sdgs]

HE President @MBuhari Launched Nigeria’s Integrated Financing Framework Report #INFF #FinancingNigeriaDevelopment

[Adejoke O-Adefulire @Adejoke_O_A]

Today on the Margins of the #UNGA77 HE. President @MBuhari Launched #INFFNigeria Report! This occasion marks a significant milestone in our commitment and efforts to achieve the SDGs in Nigeria. Indeed, following the historic adoption of the SDGs in September 2015. #FinancingNig

[FAO Nigeria @FAONigeria]

Ongoing...

FAO's 13th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting for #WestAfrica sub region & the #Sahel - Abuja, Nigeria. 200 participants from 15 #ECOWAS states attending the hybrid event.

▶️'Joining efforts to build resilient agrifood systems in West Africa & Sahel’

#MDT13 #ZeroHunger

[FAO Nigeria @FAONigeria]

15 countries from #WestAfrica & #Sahel sub-region are being hosted by @FmardNg at the 13th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting of @FAO, which among other things, will deliberate on the food & nutrition situation in the area.

👉https://t.co/jw74dm4Hc6

#FoodSecurity #Nutrition #MDT13

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

I commend the young #Nigerians for their resilience, commitment and desire for a better future. I encourage them to take advantage of the @NigeriaJFP and continue working towards productive ends. @UNDPNigeria @ProfOsinbajo @VP

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

Earlier today, I noted that "Peace and dev't require strong institutions that must include the active role of women." So delighted to speak at a programme on strengthening state capacities & women’s participation in COVID Response & broader peacebuilding initiatives in Nigeria.

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

Thanks to Minister of Women Affairs @PaulineKTallen; @unwomenNG Country Rep. @ComfortLUNWomen & #UK Commonwealth & Dev't Office @FCDOGovUK, for the Prog. on ‘‘Strengthening State Capacities & Women’s Participation in COVID Response & broader Peacebuilding Initiatives in Nigeria’’

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

On Saturday's #PKDay, we are highlighting youth as key agents for sustainable peace and security.

[United Nations Nigeria @UN_Nigeria]

We express our deepest gratitude to the more than 90,000 civilian, police and military #peacekeepers currently deployed around the 🌍 in our operations. Young peacekeepers help to increase agility, innovation and overall performance & mandate delivery in our operations.
#PKDay

[United Nations Nigeria @UN_Nigeria]

29 May is the Int'l Day of #UNPeacekeepers - a day to pay tribute to our uniformed & civilian personnel.
This year, the focus is on Peacekeeping & the
#YouthPeaceSecurity Agenda, themed: "The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for peace and security"
#PKDay

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Ahead of Peacekeepers Day, I was delighted to speak with Sira, Carolina and Eric - three young peacekeepers driving positive change in the most difficult circumstances.

My deep gratitude to them and all @UN peacekeepers who are #ServingForPeace.

[United Nations Nigeria @UN_Nigeria]

'@UN peacekeeping helps nurture peace in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Today and every day, we salute the dedication and bravery of our peacekeepers in helping societies turn away from war and towards a safer, more stable future'.@antonioguterres on #PKDay2021

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a gallant officer, a patriot, the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru. My deepest sympathies go to his widow, Mrs Fati Attahiru and the entire family. May the soul of the departed rest in peace. @HQNigerianArmy

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

As the world marks the Int'l Day to End Obstetric Fistula today, I call on all Nigerians and all stakeholders to consider the plight of women & girls affected by obstetric fistula. Let's redouble our efforts to ending this condition. @UNFPANigeria @UNFPA
https://t.co/X5obmXHoTc

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

As the world marks the Int'l Day of living together in peace today, I call on all Nigerians to devote their minds and thoughts; invest their talents, time and treasures; to conceiving and nurturing peace in the country. @UNESCO @AminaJMohammed @UNPiper

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

On this Int'l Day of Living Together in Peace, I urge every one in #Nigeria to be an advocate for peace. There is no peace without development, and there is no development without peace. We must act urgently & collectively to build a peaceful future. @AminaJMohammed @UNPiper

[United Nations Nigeria @UN_Nigeria]

The @UN Country Team in #Nigeria, at its annual retreat, reaffirmed its support to the development aspirations of Nigerian Gov't and the overall wellbeing of the Nigerian people. Details & more stories in @UN_Nigeria
Newsletter for #April https://t.co/Gm7CoC6gL1
@EdwardKallon

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

"Yesterday I presented the catalytic value of the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund in emergencies to the @BelgianGov today, one of #Nigeria's most committed donors. Your flexible funding is making a difference in this crisis & saving lives. Thank you. #InvestInHumanity @BEinNigeria"

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

"This is my second chance," said Blessing. She is a culinary student at a @GlobalSpotlight-funded project that helps survivors of abuse learn a trade and gain financial independence—a key condition for breaking the cycle of violence. ➡️https://t.co/KQGmZmBEw3
#WithHer #SDG8

[Edward Kallon @EdwardKallon]

On behalf of the @UN_Nigeria, I extend condolences to the family of late Hajiya Aisha Alhassan, former Minister of Women Affairs, the government and people of #Nigeria. She was a great advocate of gender equality. May her soul rest in peace. @FMWA_ng @PaulineKTallen