The World Health Organization (WHO), has lauded Nigeria for its active role in the United Nations peacekeeping efforts.
The global health body noted that since UN peacekeeping was established in 1945, after the second world war, Nigeria has not only been an active member of the UN but has also made significant contributions to its peacekeeping operations.
WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo said this during the UN 77th Anniversary Walk, held in Abuja with a theme “The UN and Nigeria: Partnership for Peace, Prosperity and Sustainable Development”.
He also said Nigeria has supported development initiatives for her people and has been an active partner in global multilateralism
Speaking on the UN 77th anniversary, Molumbo said the day was being celebrated every October 24 which the agencies intended to start with a healthy activity called ‘walk the talk’.
He said, “Nigeria is an active member of the UN and over the years, has made significant contributions to peacekeeping operations”.
“We are celebrating the 77th anniversary of the UN system which was established in an aftermath of the Second World War.
“It is a collective commitment for member states to avoid war and the consequences that we saw during the second world war.
“It was also established to put a mechanism for lasting peace, solidarity, and mutual cooperation so that all the nations will avoid what happened during the war”.
Further, Molumbo disclosed that there would be an exhibition to showcase the works of the UN agencies on Monday on the green lawn of the UN House.
