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UN Deputy Secretary-General reaffirms support for Nigerian-led development and humanitarian solutions
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago1 min read
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions for development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that Ms Mohammed recently returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benue states, meeting communities affected by insecurity and displacement. She observed the extent of humanitarian needs and the ongoing response efforts by authorities and partners. The UN also noted that digital tools are transforming Nigeria’s humanitarian response, including tracking internally displaced persons, despite funding constraints and technology gaps. Nigeria, with approximately two million displaced persons due to prolonged insurgency in the northeast, has adopted the Displacement Tracking Matrix developed by the International Organisation for Migration to enhance data and response efforts. This tool supports decision-making in over 90 countries, highlighting technology's increasing role in development planning. However, challenges such as digital inequality, data privacy risks, and misinformation, particularly affecting vulnerable populations, were noted. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also expressed concern over declining global funding for development programmes, stating that current levels are insufficient to meet sustainable development goals and called for stronger, more predictable financing, especially for vulnerable countries. The News Agency of Nigeri
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