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Buhari reiterates firmness of Nigeria against terrorism, commissions rebuilt UN house

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President Muhammadu Buhari has again reiterated the Nation’s resolve to stand firm in the face of any act of terrorism.

Buhari who restated the resolve at the commissioning of the rebuilt United Nations (UN) house and the marking of the 2019 UN Day, said Nigeria will not be cowed but will remain resilient in the face of acts of terrorism “designed to break our spirit”.

The theme for the 2019 UN Day celebration in Nigeria is, “The future we want, The United Nations we need: Reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism”.

He said the commissioning of the building was a testimony of the progress Nigeria has made over the years in the fight against terrorism in the country while assuring the UN family, other visitors and Nigerians of their safety and comfort.

Represented by the Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Bello, President Buhari stressed that the efforts of the UN over the years in confronting global issues such as international conflicts, health and humanitarian matters, climate change and environmental degradation, have continued to yield positive results around the world.

This, the President said, has lent credence to the opinion that the UN has made the world a much better place and congratulated the UN for the celebration of the 2019 UN Day.

He pledged the country’s commitment to serve as a good host to the UN family and encouraged the staff to build bonds of friendship with locals that will help strengthen the growing sense of a loving community outside the UN environment.

The FCT Minister, on behalf of President Buhari also laid a wreath in memory of those who lost their lives during the August 26 2011 bombing of the UN House and cut the ribbon to commission the rebuilt UN building.

In his welcome remarks, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, commended the President and people of Nigeria for the unwavering support for the UN and commitment to the rebuilding of the bombed UN house.

Kallon stressed that the rebuilding of the house was a demonstration of Nigeria’s resolve to tackle terrorism and refusal to be bowed by it.

He said the UN humanitarian work in the North East still remains a priority and expressed the hope for more synergy with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), especially with the creation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Services.

 

James Kwen, Abuja