Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has called on world leaders to proffer solutions for a more resilient society by promoting peace and stability for future generations.
She made the call when the Ministry hosted a Side Event at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
The Minister noted that the rise in hunger, poverty, insecurity and disasters has impeded humanitarian and development efforts globally.
She called for concerted efforts to tackle the myriad of challenges confronting humankind to save generations unborn.
“The world today is facing complex humanitarian crises. Increasing poverty, rising inflation, high energy and food prices; unemployment and violent extremism continue to impede humanitarian and development efforts. In 2022, geo-political conflicts, coupled with climate change have led to a dramatic rise in food insecurity in several parts of the world, including Nigeria.
“In these challenging times, we are reminded, once more, of the important role we play as leaders, in charting the way out of these turbulent times to a future that promotes peace, stability and progress, in order to create a more resilient society that guarantees the safety and prosperity for all and future generations. At this year’s General Assembly, we have been guided in our discussions by the theme: “A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges”. A very fitting theme to our contemporary issues that have interwoven side effects and consequences, hence our choice of the theme for this side event: “Strengthening Resilience and Sustaining Development: A Humanitarian Development Peace Approach to Leaving No One Behind.
“The interconnectedness of today’s world underscores the importance of multilateralism and partnerships. In this regard, we must act in a concerted manner in order to tackle the myriad of challenges confronting humankind if we are to achieve Agenda 2030. The 2030 Agenda provides us with the framework to eradicate poverty, build peace, foster prosperity, and improve livelihoods in a manner that preserves the environment, protects vulnerable populations and empowers women”.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development’s side event at the UN General Assembly aimed at strategizing with stakeholders on more efficient, collaborative and resourceful means of integrating and sustaining humanitarian interventions for improved livelihood for Nigerians.
The theme for the 77th United Nations General Assembly is “Strengthening Resilience And Sustaining Development: A Humanitarian Approach to Leaving No One Behind.”
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