Humanitarian support: Gov. Zulum commends UN @ 80

Humanitarian support: Gov. Zulum commends UN @ 80

By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has hailed the United Nations for it’s role in addressing humanitarian crisis across the globe, especially it’s support to the state and the Northeast region in the last sixteen years of insurgency .

Speaking at the occasion to commemorate the United Nations at 80 in Maiduguri during the weekend, Governor Babagana Zulum Said,  the UN humanitarian supports of the UN not only in Borno, but the North east region, and particularly the Borno Adamawa and Yobe (BAY), states since the last sixteen years has been critical to it’s success stories.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon Bukar Tijjani said “Many projects have been executed by different UN members and entities in the states which has made us to stand very firmly”.

He said the UN has been supporting the state and the North east region in addressing the humanitarian caused by over a decade of insurgency that led to the death of many, displaced families and disrupt social economic activities, stressing that United Nations has shown commitment to assisting it’s members states ever since it’s establishment

“We expressed our profound appreciation and commendation to the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Muhammad “The UN has been there for all it’s members, therefore, we expressed commendation of the highest level to the UN for standing by the state during the very hard and trying times” , Zulum said.

Zulum said “Many projects have been executed by different UN members and entities in the states which has made us to stand very firmly”.

Speaking in an interview with Journalists, the Head of United Nations Development Programs for Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, Charles Nach described the UN as a transparent organization, committed to global peace and sustainable development of member stated..

“today, UN at 80, I will use this opportunity to give answer to two questions that usually comes-up. One, is UN relevant ? The resounding answer is yes. Two, is UN questionable, in terms of structures, approaches, systems outreach?, definitely yes”, He said.

“This is why am inviting all of us, panel of experts and committees that are task to work on the reform of UN to make it a success and improve the way UN approaches, finance, and assist all over the world” he added.

Also in his remarks, the Head of World Food Program, North east Office, Emmanuel Bigenimana said the celebration presents an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far and how to forge ahead.

“As we celebrate today the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, it is an eight decades of hope and solidarity with the people across the globe, today is a moment to look back with gratitude, look around with humility and look ahead with renewed commitment and determination, ” stressed.