By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Federal government has approved
$500,000 contribution to UN-Habitat country office to boost multi-bilateral fund mobilization, advisory services, and technical capacity for housing and urban development.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by SA Media & Strategy
Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mark Chieshe.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa made the announcement yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, during the opening session of the second meeting of the 2024 Executive Board.
He said president Ahmed Tinubu last week, approved a $500,000 contribution to cover Nigeria’s outstanding obligations for 2022–2023.
Dangiwa said this is to reaffirmed our dedication to the organization through our partnership framework.
The Minister added that the Ministry is determined to maximize the value of its relationships with bi-lateral institutions
such as the UN Habitat towards actualizing the Renewed Hope Agenda for housing and urban development.
He also mentioned notable accomplishments include evaluating progress in implementing Assembly resolutions, reviewing the organization’s work plan and budget, and advancing the strategic plan for 2026–2029.
He noted that”These milestones are expected to strengthen the realization of the global vision for human settlements at the national level”.
Similarly,The new Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has commended Nigeria for its commitment to fostering transformative change in human settlements and improving urban environments.
Ms. Rossbach also expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s recent approval of a $500,000 contribution to UN-Habitat.
“Nigeria’s approval of $500,000 to UN-Habitat reflects its dedication to our partnership.
“I greatly appreciate Nigeria’s commitment, exemplified by the Chair of the Executive Board, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in advancing the mandate of UN-Habitat”, she said .
She reiterated that “This funding will bolster the UN-Habitat Country Office in Nigeria, enhancing its capacity to provide multi-level support for achieving Nigeria’s housing and urban development goals”.
