Gombe Gov hails UN, over Amina Mohammed’s reappointment, as Deputy Secretary General
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya , has said he is elated with the re-appointment of Hajiya Amina Mohammed as the United Nations Deputy Secretary General for a second term of five years.
In a congratulatory message, made available by Ismaila Misilli, Director General, Press Affairs Government House, Governor Yahaya said the re-appointment of Hajiya Amina is a clear recognition of her immense contribution in support of the Secretary General’s agenda in global peace, security and development.
He described her as a proud daughter of Gombe and an excellent role model for women the world over who has distinguished herself in both public and private sectors.
Yahaya acknowledged Hajiya Amina’s role in the development of Gombe State, describing her as a source of inspiration and hope for the state, Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
The statement partly stated, “We in Gombe state are excited with the re- appointment of our illustrious daughter, Hajiya Amina as the UN Deputy Secretary General. We commend the UN Secretary General, António Guterres for this consideration.
“As we work towards addressing the many challenges facing our dear state, we are going to count on Hajiya Amina’s extensive network, unique expertise and experience in the field of global development.
“We are proud of the work she’s doing at the UN and we look forward to a more robust collaboration with the global body to promote inclusive growth and sustainable partnerships.”
Amina Mohammed is a development expert par excellence who has great passion around issues of poverty, women, children and youths.
She had served as the special adviser to former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on post-2015 development planning, which focused on the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals.
Previously, she was Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and was a key player in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process.
