The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has commended Nigeria’s efforts to advance world peace.
At the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre Jaji, Kaduna State, Amina made this statement during a courtesy visit.
She expressed satisfaction with Nigeria’s efforts to reduce internal security issues even with the constraints of its existing resources.
Amina maintained that not only was international peace desired, but it was also desirable in Africa.
Following the the efforts of the military forces, Amina remarked,
“Nigeria has faced many trying times and tribulations since independence, but we still remain indivisible, all due to efforts of the armed forces.”
She gave an explanation of how Nigeria’s insecurity is transnational in nature and needs all hands-on deck to confront.
In order to address the underlying causes of conflict in any society, Amina emphasized the importance of investing in human capital development.
She added that by sustaining the social contract between the leaders and the led, in many parts of the world, stronger democracy will be birthed.
The deputy secretary-general further demanded that women be given more chances to demonstrate their leadership qualities.
She expressed hope for a smooth transition in the upcoming general elections in 2023, saying that the results—whether favorable or unfavorable—would affect the rest of the world.
“The world has faced many challenges, ranging from COVID-19, climate change, Russia and Ukraine war and many others, where Nigeria has nothing to do with the cause but have everything to do with the body.
“Nigeria has passed through some of the global issues and is still passing through many; among which is socio-economic burden, we are hopeful, Nigeria is a beacon of hope,” she said.
Amina expressed pleasure over the MLAILPKC relationship with foreign funders, which in her opinion creates a path for constructive endeavor where growth may occur, and human rights can be upheld.
The commandant of the MLAILPKC, Maj.-Gen. Auwal Fagge, stated that the center will take advantage of the UN deputy secretary-visit general’s to ensure additional partnerships with pertinent organizations.
According to the center’s mandate, the center would also place more attention on better training and teaching peacekeepers on issues like sexual exploitation and gender mainstreaming.
To increase the center’s productivity in carrying out its mission, Fagge pleaded with the UN for additional cooperation in the areas of infrastructure development, training sponsorship, and information and communications technology, among others.
The highlight of the ceremony, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, was the visiting UN official’s guided tour of the facilities and planting of a tree at the center.
