Muhammad-Bande bags global leadership award in U.S
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has been conferred with the Global Leadership in International Relations Award by the International Police and Veterans Foundation.
Muhammad-Bande was conferred with the award at a ceremony in New York to recognise his outstanding performance and global leadership as the 74th President of the UN General Assembly from September 17 to September 15, 2020.
President of the foundation, Richard Ezaqui, said it “fully recognised the outstanding role” Mr Muhammad-Bande played and “demonstrated towards rallying the world to combat the menace of COVID-19 during his tenure.”
Mr Ezaqui added, “Your sterling performance in leading the world successfully during those difficult times played a significant role in choosing your excellency for this prestigious international award.’’
The UN General Assembly under Mr Muhammad-Bande’s leadership passed over 70 decisions and resolutions at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diplomats at the UN had expressed concerns that it would be impossible for the assembly to do its job when COVID-19 started spreading and countries began to impose lockdown.
They praised Mr Muhammad-Bande for leading the 193-member body to carry out its work through “novel means that guaranteed business continuity while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.”
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, particularly described the Nigerian envoy as the “miracle” needed by the assembly to weather the COVID-19 storm.
Receiving the award, Mr Muhammad-Bande appreciated the foundation’s leadership for the recognition.
He said there was a connection between the work of the UN and the work that the foundation did to help humanity.
“Peace and security are (the) foundation and the most important elements, and when there are troubles, peace and security come first.
“We must appreciate the work that police and other law enforcement agencies do for all of us,” the Nigerian envoy stated.
Kazeem Bello, President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), New Jersey, while reading Mr Muhammad-Bande’s citation, said it was on record that he held the position of the president of UN General Assembly at the most trying period.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Lagos
Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration
Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.
States
Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has said that one person died and three others were rescued after a building under construction collapsed
NationWide
FG calls for stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
Mr Fagbemi added that the recovery and transparent management of proceeds of crime remained a key pillar of the country’s anti-corruption policy.
Heading 2
FG reiterates commitment to ensuring safe return of Nigerians from South Africa
“The last evacuation flight, which is expected to bring home approximately 300 of our nationals, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week,” Mr Ebienfa said.
Education
Nasarawa private schools halt academic activities over multiple taxation
They said the taxes amount to hundreds of thousands of naira annually.
Hot news Home top
No school abduction in Oyo for years until hours after I declared for presidency: Makinde
Mr Makinde slammed critics who said it was his responsibility to secure the release of the abducted victims in the state.
