Tag: UN
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Tom Fletcher Takes Charge as UN Humanitarian Chief, Vows to Tackle Global Crises
By Abdul Kareem United Nations — Tom Fletcher officially stepped into his role as the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, becoming the 12th individual to hold this vital position within the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In his inaugural statement, Fletcher acknowledged the enormity of the challenges ahead,…
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Governor Zulum Engages EU, UNHCR to Boost Borno’s Health, Education, and Repatriation Efforts
By Abdul KareemBorno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held crucial discussions on Tuesday with the European Union and ECOWAS Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Samuela Isopi, as well as the new representative of UNHCR to Nigeria, Arjun Jain, in Abuja, aiming to bolster support for the people of Borno. The closed-door meetings, which followed an initial…
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A New Approach to Combatting Terrorism in Nigeria: The Truth Alliance and the Path Forward
By Ahmed Mustapha Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism was needed across Africa. As the head of one of Nigeria’s largest NGOs dealing with this problem, I strongly agree and hope that the conclusions of this meeting will herald new and exciting approaches…
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NGO Honors Shehu Borno, Others for Outstanding Contributions to Peace, Women’s Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Shehu of Borno, His Eminence Abubakar Garbai Allamin Elkanemi, was on Saturday, Oct. 28 presented with a plaque of honor by Allamin Foundation, a Maiduguri-based nongovernmental, for his outstanding support for the course of women and peacebuilding. The Allamin Foundation, an NGO known for protection and advancement of…
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UN Seeks Partnership With Nigeria’s NEDC to Aid 2.2 Million Displaced Persons
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations (UN) has committed to a partnership with the Borno State government and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to address the needs of approximately 2.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North East states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, regions severely affected by Boko Haram. Robert Piper, the…
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