The UN week celebration in Nigeria was celebrated under the theme: “Make poverty history; achieving the Millennium Development goals in Nigeria”.


The activities kicked off with a media briefing chaired by the Resident Coordinator (RC), Mr Alberic Kacou, accompanied by Representatives (R) of various UN agencies with offices in the country. During the occasion, the RC stressed the significance of this year’s theme as well as the importance for Nigeria to achieve the MDGs. He further explained that during that week, the UN will also observe the World Food day, and UN Habitat Day on October 16th, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) on October 17th.
Journalists had the opportunity to interact with the various Reps present. They were given media kit, showcasing how the work of agencies contributes to the attainment of the MDGs in the country.

The climax of the UN week of activities was the UN Day celebration which was commemorated in Nigeria on October 26th because of the Ramadan and to accommodate the UNAIDS 10th anniversary. The event during which some cultural activities were performed by a group of refugees, children and women from various projects supported by the UN was graced by distinguished members of the diplomatic corps, government and state officials, development partners and the UN staff.