President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated António Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary General on his re-appointment for a second-term in office for another five years.
The President also congratulates Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed on her re-appointment as UN Deputy Secretary General.
According to the President, Guterres’ re-appointment by the UN General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council, according to the UN Charter and having retained Mohammed his Deputy was an action that speaks more about his leadership qualities and his commitment on environment, gender and other global issues.
The President believes that the duo having gained global recognition and opportunity to serve humanity with their experience is another step in promoting peace, alleviate poverty, improve health and empower more people will gain more speed and results.
The President is optimistic that Mohammed’s extension in office will further encourage more women and the girl-child, particularly in Africa and Nigeria, to aspire to new heights of leadership, dream beyond the borders of their country and learn from her dedication to seeing lives transformed for the better.
President Buhari extols the former minister for her contributions to development, at home and abroad, praying that the Almighty God will grant her good health, strength and more wisdom for the journey ahead.
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