October 24, 2018



The United Nations has begun partial movement back to its edifice in Abuja, Nigeria, eight years after it was bombed by boko haram insurgents.

The UN Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon , announced the movement to the building at the celebration of the 73rd UN Day on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr. Kallon explained that the UN building built by the Federal Government was being occupied by the UN agencies in 2005 until the unfortunate bombing on August 26, 2011.

“The 2018 UN Day is a very important day for the UN system in Nigeria as it underscores the excellent cooperation and partnership of the UN and Nigeria over the years.

“Indeed this year’s UN Day also marks the UN family partial move back to the UN House.

“To the UN in Nigeria the UN House is a symbol of the resilience of our extraordinary cooperation and partnership with the Government and people of Nigeria,” he explained.

“The 2011 bombing of the UN house was an attack against those who devoted themselves to serving UN values,” according to Mr. Kallon.

He commended the Nigerian Government and its citizens for their commitment to rebuild the UN House.

Mr. Kallon expressed the hope that the partial movement which he said would begin with UNDP, UNICEF among others would inspire the staff to work better.

He said that the movement would help the workers build stronger partnerships and build a better future for the people of Nigeria.

“Let us recommit ourselves, while celebrating the UN Day to make the world a better place for all, where nobody will be left behind,” he said.

In a message, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mohammed Bello, described the event as significant as it marked the first time of gathering again at the building after the 2011 bombing of the building.

The Minister who was represented by Mr. Umar Jubril, an official of the Ministry said the reopening represented the fulfillment of efforts to rebuild but to make the UN building better.

“The UN building stands out as the symbol of our resilience and unbroken promises in addressing various challenges we are facing as a nation,” he said

Congratulating UN family on the return to the edifice, he assured them of the FCT’s commitment on security of life and property of all staff and their families and the institution

“The FCT Administration has worked to improve the security architecture in the territory to forestall reoccurrence of the last ugly incidence.”

“We have beefed up security presence in and around the premises and ensure security surveillance around the area.

“We also pledge our commitment to serve as a good host to the UN family urge your staff to feel welcome in the FCT in which the ideal,” he said.

The UN building in Abuja, Nigeria was bombed through a car bomb explosion on Friday, August 26th, 2011 which killed about 21 people and wounded 60 persons.

https://www.von.gov.ng/un-moves-back-to-abuja-office-bombed-8-years-ago/

The PDP years were terrible. Imagine boko haram running rampage at will in our nations capital because PDP looters looted money meant for use to fight insurgency.

This move by the UN by returning to the same building bombed in Abuja 8 years ago is a clear show of returned confidence in the government of Nigeria through PMB .

God bless Mr President
God bless Nigeria

These were the BBC and CNN and Aljazeera reports about the blast back in 2011

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14677957

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/08/26/nigeria.un/index.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/africa/2011/08/2011826103616188370.html

Buhari is 100% better than the opposition

Ok.

All the scam to make Jonathan look as incompetent. God will judge all politicians according to their deeds and misdeeds.

Butterflyleo:
The PDP years were terrible. Imagine boko haram running rampage at will in our nations capital because PDP looters looted money meant for use to fight insurgency.

This move by the UN by returning to the same building bombed in Abuja 8 years ago is a clear show of returned confidence in the government of Nigeria through PMB .

God bless Mr President
God bless Nigeria

amen oo

And now UN can confidently return to their base in Abuja. This one alone is a terrible blow for PDP. The glaring achievement of PDP is the SHARING OF MONEY.

According to Lie muhammed

This old men talk before they think

Buhari is working.
But his cows in Daura need him more.

We the sensible Nigerians need Atiku.
Because Sowore, Moghalu and Durotoye lack both the capacity to win and are vote-splitting moles.

God bless this country

Our security under PMB is worse off...Nothing is being done about insurgency....Fulani herdsmen and Bokoharam are killing everyone...
Really...Okay na..

Just that, in 2018 Independence Day was celebrated openly at the Eagle Square since about 10years now, I cant remember the last time there was a bomb blast at Abuja metropolis and Kano, Borno cities are returning back to life...also, El Kanemi Warriors played there home match this season in Borno...Now, UN is returning back to their Abuja office.

Yes, there is room for improvement on security, but saying President Buhari has not greatly improved the security situation of this country is pure hatred towards this country.

God bless Nigeria

yemmight:
And now UN can confidently return to their base in Abuja. This one alone is a terrible blow for PDP. The glaring achievement of PDP is the SHARING OF MONEY.

Atikunation really giving buhari/apc nightmares. #buhariTodaura2019 done deal.

So its 8yrs already. I remember the day it was bombed just like yesterday and we are still battling the same boko haram. OMG i need a VISA

I am very Happy that the idiots threatening me for supporting Buhari are also now supporting A Fulani Man Too. So I Guess We all cows now abi

get da f*ck off



APC and their propaganda.

So in essence,


They are trying to say that PDP bombed the UN office or what?

okay

Ok

Correcting some wrongs not easy. Welcome back UN

Atikulooters

This is pure evidence that this government is winning the war on terror.

This gives legitimacy to pronouncement by government of the day that they are indeed winning.

Years ago, some made their ways to even our bus parks in the heart of Abuja and their lives were cut short.

Today, it isn't perfect, but the impression one gets is a sense of normality by this often maligned government.

The taste of the pudding is in the eating.

lawsbanks:
So its 8yrs already. I remember the day it was s bombed just like yesterday and we are still battling the same boko haram. OMG i need a VISA

Yeah it was almost like when flight 77 was flown into the pentagon. Very black day

".... Bombed 8 years ago under PDP. "

What kind of paid title is this?!


And how is 2011 to date 8 years?!

Okay Noted!!!

NwaAmaikpe:




Buhari is working.
But his cows in Daura need him more.

We the sensible Nigerians need Atiku.
Because Sowore, Moghalu and Durotoye lack both the capacity to win and are vote-splitting moles.

No LEFELENDUM NO ERECTION

tuniski:

Atikunation really giving buhari/apc nightmares. #buhariTodaura2019 done deal.

Those who hate Buhari in Nigeria are criminals

- King Mohammed of Morocco

Sai Baba is the best thing to happen to Nigeria

Seun, children don dey too full your platform.

Bombed under PDP by Buhari boys.

Op stop lying it was one of gej achievement