Edward Kallon
@EdwardKallon
United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in @UNZimbabwe since January 2022.
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https://zimbabwe.un.org 08-06-2014 18:27:05
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HE President Muhammadu Buhari Launched Nigeria’s Integrated Financing Framework Report #INFF #FinancingNigeriaDevelopment
Today on the Margins of the #UNGA77 HE. President Muhammadu Buhari 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
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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
15 countries from #WestAfrica & #Sahel sub-region are being hosted by Fed Min of Agric/RD at the 13th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting of Food and Agriculture Organization, which among other things, will deliberate on the food & nutrition situation in the area.
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#FoodSecurity #Nutrition #MDT13
I commend the young #Nigerians for their resilience, commitment and desire for a better future. I encourage them to take advantage of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme and continue working towards productive ends. UNDP Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline K. Tallen OFR, KSG; UN Women Nigeria Country Rep. Comfort Lamptey & #UK Commonwealth & Dev't Office Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for the Prog. on ‘‘Strengthening State Capacities & Women’s Participation in COVID Response & broader Peacebuilding Initiatives in 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
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 United Nations peacekeepers who are #ServingForPeace .
'United Nations 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'.António Guterres on #PKDay2021
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. Nigerian Army
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. UNFPA Nigeria @UNFPA
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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 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Amina J Mohammed Robert Piper
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. Amina J Mohammed Robert Piper
The United Nations 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 United Nations_Nigeria
Newsletter for #April nigeria.un.org/en/126882-un-n…
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'Yesterday I presented the catalytic value of the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund in emergencies to the Belgian Government today, one of #Nigeria 's most committed donors. Your flexible funding is making a difference in this crisis & saving lives. Thank you. #InvestInHumanity Belgium in Nigeria 🇧🇪🇳🇬'
On behalf of the United Nations 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. Federal Ministry of Women Affairs Nigeria Dame Pauline K. Tallen OFR, KSG