The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is set to undertake a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting Thursday, January 9, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Oluseyi Soremekun, the National Information Officer at the United Nations Information Centre.
During her visit, Amina Mohammed will hold high-level meetings with President Bola Tinubu, senior Nigerian government officials, and leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The discussions will focus on critical issues affecting regional stability and development, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the UN, Nigeria, and ECOWAS in addressing pressing challenges in the region.
Joining the Deputy Secretary-General on this visit will be Leonardo Simão, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, and Mohamed Fall, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria. Together, they will review ongoing initiatives and discuss strategies to enhance the effectiveness of UN programs in the country and across West Africa.
A key part of Amina Mohammed’s itinerary includes a meeting with the United Nations country team in Nigeria. This session will provide an opportunity to assess the impact of existing programs and identify future priorities to support Nigeria’s sustainable development agenda. Issues such as poverty eradication, conflict prevention, and climate change adaptation are likely to be on the table for discussion.
In a statement about the visit, the United Nations Information Centre emphasized the importance of the engagements. It noted:
“The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, will on Thursday, January 9, 2025, begin a two-day official visit to Nigeria. While in Nigeria, she will have a series of meetings, including with H.E. President Bola Tinubu, senior government officials as well as the senior leadership of the Economic Community of West African States.
“They will be addressing pressing issues of regional stability and development. Ms. Mohammed will also meet with the UN country team in Nigeria.”
The visit underscores the United Nations’ commitment to partnering with Nigeria and ECOWAS to address regional challenges, enhance development, and promote peace in West Africa. It also highlights Amina Mohammed’s role in fostering dialogue and cooperation between the global body and nations in the region.
This visit is expected to yield valuable insights and outcomes to shape future collaborative efforts, particularly in tackling socioeconomic and security concerns that continue to affect West African nations.
