President Tinubu approves $500,000 to settle Nigeria’s UN-Habitat 2022–2023 obligations 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized a $500,000 contribution to cowl Nigeria’s excellent obligations to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2022–2023 interval.

The Minister of Housing and City Growth, Arc. Musa Dangiwa, introduced this on Wednesday through the second assembly of the UN-Habitat 2024 Government Board, which he chaired in Nairobi, Kenya, as disclosed in an announcement from the ministry on Thursday.

This contribution is a part of Nigeria’s monetary dedication underneath the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UN-Habitat and can instantly help the operations of the UN-Habitat Nation Workplace in Nigeria.

Arc. Dangiwa emphasised that the funding would strengthen Nigeria’s partnership with UN-Habitat, advancing capacity-building, advisory companies, and multi-bilateral fund mobilization efforts to drive sustainable urbanization and housing improvement within the nation.

“We acknowledge the essential significance of enhanced funding to help UN-Habitat’s goals and respect the contributions of member states and companions on this regard. Nigeria stays steadfast in its dedication to UN-Habitat. Simply final week, our President authorized a $500,000 contribution to cowl Nigeria’s excellent obligations for 2022–2023, reaffirming our dedication to the group by means of our partnership framework,” Dangiwa acknowledged.

The assertion highlighted that Nigeria’s contribution aligns with the phrases of the MoU for the 2022–2027 interval, fostering collaboration on key tasks resembling sustainable housing improvement, infrastructure enchancment, and addressing urbanization challenges. The partnership goals to leverage each nationwide and worldwide experience and assets to sort out Nigeria’s rising city challenges.

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The assertion famous that UN-Habitat recommended Nigeria for its dedication to transformative change in human settlements and concrete improvement.

• In her remarks on the second assembly of the 2024 Government Board, UN-Habitat’s new Government Director, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, praised Nigeria’s management and acknowledged Arc. Dangiwa’s efficient stewardship as Chair.
• She additionally expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s approval of a $500,000 contribution, which underscores the nation’s dedication to supporting international sustainable urbanization targets and can bolster the operations of the UN-Habitat Nation Workplace in Nigeria.

“I drastically respect Nigeria’s dedication, exemplified by the Chair of the Government Board, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in advancing the mandate of UN-Habitat. Nigeria’s approval of $500,000 to UN-Habitat displays its dedication to our partnership. This funding will bolster the UN-Habitat Nation Workplace in Nigeria, enhancing its capability to offer multi-level help for attaining Nigeria’s housing and concrete improvement targets,” she acknowledged.

• The assertion additional famous that the Minister emphasised the significance of strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral partnerships with establishments like UN-Habitat to advance the targets of the Renewed Hope Agenda for housing and concrete improvement.

He highlighted the progress achieved throughout Nigeria’s tenure as Chair of the Government Board, notably in evaluating Meeting resolutions, reviewing the work plan and finances, and advancing the 2026–2029 strategic plan.