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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on her 63rd birthday.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President lauded Mohammed as a leading advocate of the environment, education, and the Sustainable Development Goals, who noted has applied herself, in many capacities, to the service of Nigeria and the global community.
He noted that she coordinated the Taskforce on Gender and Education for the United Nations Millennium Project from 2002 to 2005 and has served meritoriously on numerous international advisory boards and panels.
He also said she was Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2017 and is credited for mobilizing all government and non-government oil and gas stakeholders to achieve the launch of the Ogoniland clean-up, among several other governance innovations.
President Tinubu commended Mohammed for her tireless service to the nation, and describes her as a fine example of Nigerian excellence and a worthy model for both men and women globally.
