United Nations Sec-Gen, Ban Ki- Moon is expected in Nigeria today, Sunday 23 August 2015. According to a statement released by the UN on Friday, Ki-moon who will be received by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja will thereafter engage in other field activities.
“The Secretary-General will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, over the weekend. During his visit, he will meet with President Buhari and other federal and state government officials. He will also meet with leaders from human rights, religious, civil society and business communities.
“The Secretary-General is expected to discuss development, climate change, human rights and countering violent extremism while he is in Nigeria. He will also mark the anniversary of the August 26, 2011 attack on UN House in Abuja,” the statement said.
Ban Ki-Moon was in Nigeria in May 2011 to promote his "every woman, every child" global health campaign. His current visit is also expected to commemorate the 26th August 2011 Boko Haram car bombing of the UN House in Abuja that killed at least 21 and injured many others.
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