The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has urged nations, including Nigeria, to take bold and ambitious steps to combat climate change.
This was contained in a statement signed by the National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre, Oluseyi Soremekun, on Monday.
Mohammed, who spoke during her two-day official visit to Nigeria, stressed the need for stronger Nationally Determined Contributions to secure a safer and more sustainable future for the planet.
During her visit, Mohammed held high-level meetings with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and other senior officials.
“Member States, including Nigeria, and with the support of the UN and other stakeholders, need to deliver more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions to ensure a safer and more livable future for both the planet and people everywhere.” She was quoted saying.
She also met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States, Dr. Omar Touray, and the UN Country Team, led by Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall.
Accompanied by Leonardo Simão, Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohammed focused on addressing critical regional issues such as climate action, food security, and durable solutions for internal displacement.
She stressed the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to strengthen economic relations and advance regional integration.
The Deputy Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to supporting Nigeria through the UN and Nigeria Cooperation Framework (2023-2027).
She assured that the UN would work closely with the government to address development challenges and build a sustainable future, leaving no one behind.