A strategic partnership meeting to strengthen collaboration and improve efficiency and coordination in delivering on shared priorities in support of Nigeria has been convened, a building on the global partnership approach between the United Nations and the European Union.
Penpushing reports that it was convened by the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ambassador Gautier Mignot, and the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall.
The statement made available by the National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Oluseyi Soremekun explained that the meeting was attended by Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) Member States in Nigeria and Heads of United Nations (UN) Agencies in the country.
Penpushing further reports that the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), pointed out that in a fast-evolving world, where multilateralism is challenged, the European Union (EU)-United Nations (UN) partnership is more relevant than ever.
“In a fast-evolving world, where multilateralism is challenged, the EU-UN partnership is more relevant than ever. For Nigeria and many other countries in the world, this partnership is a strong and reliable source of financial and technical support, respectful of national sovereignty and oriented towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals’ Mignot said.
‘Together with its Member States, as “Team Europe”, and in particular through the Global Gateway strategy, the EU Delegation in Nigeria will continue to work hand in hand with UN agencies to help create socio-economic opportunities, especially for the most vulnerable’, he added
Penpushing also reports that the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, noted that advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) required robust partnerships and strong institutions.
“In this context, the strategic UN-EU partnership—both globally and in-country—has become even more vital for delivering on our shared priorities. As both institutions undergo transformations—the EU through its Global Gateway Strategy and Team Europe initiative, and the UN Development System through enhanced efficiency, impact, and coherence—this meeting provides a timely opportunity to deepen our collaboration’, he said.
Penpushing reports that Fall observed that in this challenging funding and political environment, the United Nations believe there is an opportunity—a necessary wake-up call for multilateralism and international solidarity.
The Resident Coordinator, therefore, assured that the United Nations (UN) is committed to working alongside the Nigerian government and the European Union (EU) to manage this transition and deliver on the promise of the United Nations (UN) reform agenda.
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