Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has been named to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research Board of Trustees.
In a statement released on Friday, Tijani hailed it as a victory for Nigeria and expressed his gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for inviting him to join the board.
"My appointment to the UNITAR Board is a victory for Nigeria and a recognition of the enormous efforts made by President Bola Tinubu to advance social and economic development.
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He said, "In particular, it is a validation of our efforts and achievements in creating capacity and closing the skills gap in technology through our initiatives, like the largest talent accelerator in the world, 3MTTNigeria."
According to Tijani, the nomination affirms Nigeria's accomplishments in enhancing capabilities and closing the technological skills gap.
As a board member, the minister will contribute to developing the guiding principles and procedures for UNITAR's operations.
About UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) supports national and international action at the national level to shape a brighter future by offering creative learning solutions to individuals, organisations, and institutions.
UNITAR was established in 1963 to provide young diplomats from the UN Member States who had just gained independence with the education and tools necessary to succeed in the diplomatic setting.
UNITAR has developed specialised knowledge and experience in creating and executing various training programs. They are a preeminent organisation offering innovative and personalised learning solutions to organisations and individuals in the public and commercial sectors.
UNITAR helps governments execute the 2030 Agenda by providing a plan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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About UNITAR Board of Trustees
The Institute is governed by its Board of Trustees. In addition to performing other statutory duties, such as evaluating the Institute's funding options to guarantee the Institute's continued viability, efficacy, and autonomy within the UN framework, the Board also develops the guiding principles and policies that will guide the Institute's operations. It also approves the work program, adopts the budget, and examines the staffing composition and structure.
The President of the General Assembly and the President of the Economic and Social Council advise the UN Secretary-General when appointing the Board's tiny but incredibly varied group of eminent trustees. Trustees can hold a maximum of two successive three-year mandates.
