• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Latest
  • Savvy News
Friday, June 13, 2025
Savvy News
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Special Report
    • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Special Report
    • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Savvy News
No Result
View All Result
Home Economy

UN Secretary General appoints Nigerian as resident coordinator in Türkiye

by Savvy Nigeria
December 3, 2023
in Economy
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare to LinkedIn
A Nigerian, Mr. Babatunde A. Ahonsi has been appointed by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres as the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator in Türkiye with the host government’s approval.

Ahonsi has 26 years of experience in international development acquired inside and outside the United Nations.Prior to his current appointment, he served as the UN Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone where he coordinated and facilitated the UN’s operational activities for development in the country.

During his tenure he has led the UN country team and ensured system-wide accountability on the ground for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. He has also coordinated UN support to Sierra Leone in its implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the UN Secretary General’s Prevention Agenda.

Prior to this, he served UN Resident Coordinator in China from June-September 2020. In addition, he served as UNFPA Representative in China/Country Director for Mongolia from January 2017-June 2020, and as UNFPA Representative in Ghana from 2014-2016.
Between 1997 and 2014, he held senior management positions with the Ford Foundation (covering West Africa) and Population Council (covering Nigeria) overseeing reproductive health, women’s empowerment, and youth development programmes and initiatives.  

He had also lectured at federal universities in Ilorin, Calabar, and Lagos, Nigeria during the 1980s and 1990s. Ahonsi holds a BSc (First Class Honors) degree in Sociology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria; and a Ph.D. in Population Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, England.


|The Guardian

Tags: Babatunde A. AhonsiUNUN Secretary GeneralUNFPA
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Local residents rescue abandoned newborn in Minna, Niger State

Next Post

FIRS grants tax relief, waives penalties and interests

Next Post
FIRS grants tax relief, waives penalties and interests

FIRS grants tax relief, waives penalties and interests

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Stories

Alex Ohaegbunem Congratulates Brother, Valentine Ohaegbunem, on First Class Honors — Appreciates Sen. Ned Nwoko for Life-Changing Support

April 26, 2025

NIYEEDEP: Blord Lays Out Roadmap for Agricultural Growth in Nigeria Through Modern Technology

January 18, 2025

“A Leader Who Carves Paths”: Alex Ohaegbunem Extols Senator Ned Nwoko at 64

December 21, 2024

Anioma Sons and Daughters Forum Hosts Maiden End-of-Year Party, Applauds Senator Ned Nwoko’s Visionary Leadership

December 15, 2024

Ondo Guber: Gov Okpebholo Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Victory, Pledges Regional Cooperation

November 17, 2024

Obaseki Under Fire Over Abandoned Temboga Road Project

November 17, 2024

Senator Ned Nwoko reflects Iwuanyanwu’s legacy at service of songs (Photos)

October 18, 2024

DELTA NORTH: Senator Ned Nwoko’s Empowerment Programs Continue to Benefit Constituents _ Hon. Anwasia

September 22, 2024

Uzor-Kalu’s decision to stop using his private jet: Here’s why

September 22, 2024

Trending News

Nigerian comedian Mark Angel reveals secret past marriage and divorce

Nigerian comedian Mark Angel reveals secret past marriage and divorce

October 25, 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Latest
  • Savvy News

© 2024 Savvy News Online

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Special Report
    • Opinion

© 2024 Savvy News Online