The UN says it will continue to collaborate with Nigeria and other countries in addressing political, economic and other challenges including environment for the benefit of all.
The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, UN, Amina Mohammed stated this when she paid a courtesy call on Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammed Mahmood in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
She said environment sector remained paramount to the UN Agenda 2030.
“Women, and children are the most affected by the conflicts and Covid-19 pandemic, which affects over40m people globally, and creates negative impacts on the world economy,’’ Muhammed stated.
The Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammed Mahmood, said ministry would continue to partner with the UN for solutions to Environment problems in the country.
Commendation
The Minister commended the efforts of the UN envoy in addressing some Environment issues when she was the Minister of Environment between 2015-2017, especially building formidable foundations in the ministry.
“We seek the support of the United Nations in convincing the developed Countries to redeem the pledge of $100 billion made to support developing Countries to unconditionally attain their targets and eventually increase ambitions.” he stated.
Dr. Mahmood explained that there was need for the International Community to treat with caution the campaign on defunding of Gas project, at least in Africa for a just, equitable and inclusive transition that takes into account the principals of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities which also considers parties specific national and regional development priorities, objectives and circumstances as well as varying realistic timelines for carbon neutrality.”
He further said that the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed also championed for a Nigerian to become the leadership of Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall, which would be handover to President Muhammadu Buhari later this year.
Dr. Mahmood explained that the Nigerian government would seek more support of UN Agencies to development efforts in the Ogoni Clean Up Projects, Pollution Control and Environmental Health and also Climate Action efforts and other environmental challenges.
Nigeria will also be hosting the 33rd Session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB-ICC) in Abuja this year, the Minister added.
The courtesy call was part of the UN Deputy Secretary General efforts for continuing support for Nigeria and the Ministry of Environment.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
