Earlier this week, I welcomed @WIPO DG Daren Tang on his 1st visit to #Nigeria to engage @NigeriaGov on #IP shaping innovation. 🇳🇬 is at the heart of #Africa’s creative rise: I see creativity as resilience, recovery & opportunity: when protected, it drives inclusive growth. #SDGs
With @UN_Nigeria team, glad to meet Dep. Foreign Minister @akravik79@NorwayMFA. We discussed building on opportunities in 🇳🇬 rather than focusing on challenges; stressed gov’t-led humanitarian coordination, domestic resource mobilisation, resilience & UN@80 in the field.
Today, we honour the courage, dedication, & sacrifice of @UN peacekeepers serving around the world; & acknowledge the huge contribution of @NigeriaGov to @UNPeacekeeping. From protecting civilians to supporting peace & stability, their commitment inspires hope for a safer future.
Wishing all Muslims in 🇳🇬 and all over the 🌍a joyful, peaceful and reflective Eid-El-Kabir. May this Eid inspire renewed commitment to peace, compassion, and shared progress, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs, and ensuring we leave no one behind.
On this #WorldFootballDay, I congratulate the 1st group of @UN#FootballForTheGoals (FFTG) Champions, including #Nigeria's @AmokachiTheBull. The initiative leverages the power of ⚽ to inspire action for a more sustainable, inclusive, & prosperous future.
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Great conversation with @RESCUEorg Snr. VP Ciaran Donnelly, on 🇳🇬 #gameoverse#humanitarian context: funding decline amid rising needs; security; humanitarian reset; & need for strengthened @NigeriaGov leadership on humanitarian funding and response. @DMiliband
Across the Sahel & W/Africa, today’s challenges don't stop at borders. Great to have @UN RC/HC in 🇳🇬, @MohamedFall, join other RCs from the Sahel & Regional Directors to discuss how @UN can better connect regional dynamics with nat'l realities, and deliver with greater impacts.
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We congratulate Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on his historic triumph at the 2026 London #Marathon; becoming the first to break the two-hour barrier in an official race.
Another milestone of Africa’s leadership on the global sporting stage.
What a historic moment for 🇳🇬! Glad that H.E. @OfficialABAT has signed the domestication of the #KampalaConvention into law, strengthening protection & justice for the 3.7m displaced persons in 🇳🇬. @UN_Nigeria is ready to support implementation & ensure #DurableSolution for #IDPs
This #WomensDay2026 we celebrate progress and reflect on the future. I am glad to join everyone to honour the women of #Nigeria today. @UN_Nigeria works with stakeholders to protect women’s rights on and offline. Let’s support ‘Rights. Justice. Action #ForAllWomenAndGirls’
In 2025, 🇳🇬 became Africa’s 2nd‑largest solar mkt, growing by >140%. @UN_Nigeria is proud to be part of this & I'm honoured to be joined by Minister @BalarabeAbbas@FMEnvng to SWITCH ON @UN House Solar installation-Phase 1. Clean energy is sustainable, smart & financially sound.
Climate change awareness remains critical to achieving #SDGs. Honoured to join the launch of #RenewedHope Climate Awareness Tour. 🇳🇬’s path is clear: growth & resilience must advance together. Sub‑nat'l leadership will shape progress, with @UN helping to turn ambition into action
So glad to share insights with colleagues in the @UN_Nigeria Communication Group at their annual retreat.
Communicating as One-@UN is key to engaging partners & the public.
We discussed new tech, digital media, info integrity, inclusive messaging & stronger external comms.
On this #ZeroDiscriminationDay, I call on govts, institutions, & communities to put #peopleFirst, & protect the rights and dignity of all. According to @UNAIDS, nearly 1 in 4 people living with HIV report stigma @UN_Nigeria stands with people living with & affected by #HIV.
Insightful discussion with @inecnigeria Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan on strengthening election results mgt system, tackling challenges of public trust, voter edu, & threat of mis_disinformation. @UN_Nigeria supports free, fair, & credible elections in advancing democracy in 🇳🇬.
About 60% of #IDPs in 🇳🇬 live in host communities, not camps. Despite limited resources, host communities demonstrate true expression of humanity & solidarity. All segments of the society are encouraged to invest in IDPs & displaced communities for #DurableSolutions.
Together with colleagues, I met with Hon Minister @FmstNg, Dr. @KingsleyUdehSAN. We discussed aligning the Ministry's #STI priorities with @UN_Nigeria's; deepening partnership; advancing the #SDGs & the #PactForTheFuture; and ensuring that new tech. & #AI are for public good.
The season of #Ramadan & #Lent is a sacred period of reflections & prayers; a reminder of the importance of tolerance. I urge all Nigerians to show compassion, promote peace & unity. May this season bridge divides, bring hope to the vulnerable & ensure no one is left behind.
Today marks a bold step for Nigeria’s future: The launch of the #Nigeria Industrial Policy which sets the path for jobs, innovation, and sustainable growth. The @UN stands firmly with @NigeriaGov to turn this vision into reality, leaving no one behind. #SDGs#SDG9
Strong leadership at sub-nat'l level is a sure pathway to ensuring #DurableSolutions for 🇳🇬 IDPs. Great to see @KatsinaStateNg & @Zamfarastate launch #IDPs Policy/ Action Plan. IDPs are farmers ready to plant, young pple ready to innovate & women rebuilding families & economies.