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UNHCR Representative in NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³. Also follow @refugees, @UNHCRWestAfrica, @UNHCRNigeria & @UN_Nigeria. LinkedIn: arjunun.

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linkhttps://www.unhcr.org/ng/ calendar_today10-10-2019 00:33:29

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Nentawe G. Yilwatda (@nentawe1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Highlights from the Humanitarian Roundtable 2025. This roundtable brought together key stakeholders to tackle poverty and humanitarian challenges. Beyond palliatives, we are driving sustainable solutions for lasting impact. Watch the key moments! #HumanitarianRoundtable2025

Joel Choji πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ (@cjpam1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"History made! The 1st Humanitarian Roundtable engaging the private sector saw Prof. Nentawe Nentawe G. Yilwatda, UN RC Mohamed M. M. Fall & Dr Yusuf T. Sununu sign a key communiquΓ©. Together with dev partners, govt, CSOs & business leaders, we're shifting from aid to empowerment! #humanitarian

"History made! The 1st Humanitarian Roundtable engaging the private sector saw Prof. Nentawe <a href="/nentawe1/">Nentawe G. Yilwatda</a>, UN RC  <a href="/MohamedFall/">Mohamed M. M. Fall</a> &amp; <a href="/DrSununu/">Dr Yusuf T. Sununu</a> sign a key communiquΓ©. Together with dev partners, govt, CSOs &amp; business leaders, we're shifting from aid to empowerment! #humanitarian
πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted that UNHCR Nigeria is supporting πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ gov’t leadership on health care at such a critical juncture together with WHO Nigeria Nigeria remains immensely generous towards refugees and allows them to access national health care systems on par with other Nigerians.

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#EidMubarak to everyone, especially to forcibly #displaced communities and those helping them during this difficult time. We hope that this auspicious period will help alleviate the condition of those most vulnerable. UNHCR Nigeria will always stand with them.

#EidMubarak to everyone, especially to forcibly #displaced communities and those helping them during this difficult time.

We hope that this auspicious period will help alleviate the condition of those most vulnerable. <a href="/unhcrnigeria/">UNHCR Nigeria</a> will always stand with them.
UNHCR Nigeria (@unhcrnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Edmund, a Cameroonian refugee in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, is transforming Adagom, Cross River State. With 3,000+ fingerlings 🐟 & 230 birds πŸ“, he's pioneering climate-smart agriculture & empowering refugees and hosts with sustainable farming and solar tech skills. #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Edmund, a Cameroonian refugee in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, is transforming Adagom, Cross River State.

With 3,000+ fingerlings 🐟 &amp; 230 birds πŸ“, he's pioneering climate-smart agriculture &amp; empowering refugees and hosts with sustainable farming and solar tech skills. 

#Sustainability #ClimateAction
UNHCR Nigeria (@unhcrnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Bricks Based Construction Cooperative Society, led by refugees, completed a building 🏠for protection desk & offices in Adagom, Cross River State, with UNHCR's support. Using hydra form tech, this project boosts #RefugeeEmpowerment and reliance & offers #ClimateAdaptability

The Bricks Based Construction Cooperative Society, led by refugees, completed a building 🏠for protection desk &amp; offices in Adagom, Cross River State, with UNHCR's support. 

Using hydra form tech, this project boosts #RefugeeEmpowerment and reliance &amp; offers #ClimateAdaptability
Filippo Grandi (@filippograndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I was in Chad. I saw Sudanese refugees arriving, fleeing violence in Darfur. Unless efforts to bring the parties to the Sudan conflict to the negotiating table become serious, the humanitarian crisis will keep growing β€” as resources to support the response continue to decline.

πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deeply appreciative of the Govt of πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, and the leadership of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for committing to domesticate the Kampala Convention on Internal Displacement. UNHCR Nigeria stands ready to support the govt and the renewed hope agenda. shorturl.at/flcBF

πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pope Francis will always be a hero and an inspiration for supporting the disenfranchised β€” including refugees β€” through his words and actions until his last day on earth. Rest in peace Papa Francesco @pontifex

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Funding cuts to humanitarian aid come at a human cost, and people forced to flee are paying the highest price. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi reminds the Security Council: aid is indispensable to finding solutions to crises. Read his full address: bit.ly/42wCYaz

Funding cuts to humanitarian aid come at a human cost, and people forced to flee are paying the highest price.

High Commissioner <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a>  reminds the Security Council: aid is indispensable to finding solutions to crises.

Read his full address: bit.ly/42wCYaz
πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An immensely important visit to BenueπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬. @UNHCRNigeria is committed to supporting peacemakers in reestablishing and strengthening traditional dispute resolutions and peace mechanisms, to allow all communities to coexist, and for displaced communities to return home safety.

An immensely important visit to BenueπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬. 

@UNHCRNigeria is committed to supporting peacemakers in reestablishing and strengthening traditional dispute resolutions and peace mechanisms, to allow all communities to coexist, and for displaced communities to return home safety.
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"This is a season of war. This is a time of crisis." High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi addressed the UN Security Council. This was his message.

πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

β€˜The EU support the principles and purposes of the UN.’ At a time when multilateralism is being eroded, it was heartwarming for United Nations Nigeria & UNHCR Nigeria to receive a message of solidarity from EU in Nigeria πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ and its member states. Thank you for your continued support.

β€˜The EU support the principles and purposes of the UN.’

At a time when multilateralism is being eroded, it was heartwarming for <a href="/UN_Nigeria/">United Nations Nigeria</a> &amp; <a href="/unhcrnigeria/">UNHCR Nigeria</a> to receive a message of solidarity from <a href="/EUinNigeria/">EU in Nigeria πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬</a> and its member states. 

Thank you for your continued support.
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NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ is prioritizing the voluntary return of 400,000 Nigerians refugees in neighboring ChadπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡© , CameroonπŸ‡¨πŸ‡² and NigerπŸ‡³πŸ‡ͺ. Thanks to Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs’s leadership under Nentawe G. Yilwatda, represented by Hon’ble Dr. Sununu, Borno Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDP led by Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed. πŸ™πŸΌ

NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ is prioritizing the voluntary return of 400,000 Nigerians refugees in neighboring ChadπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡© , CameroonπŸ‡¨πŸ‡² and NigerπŸ‡³πŸ‡ͺ.

Thanks to <a href="/fmha_pa/">Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs</a>’s leadership under <a href="/nentawe1/">Nentawe G. Yilwatda</a>, represented by Hon’ble Dr. Sununu, Borno Governor <a href="/ProfZulum/">Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum</a>, and <a href="/OfficialNCFRMI/">National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDP</a> led by <a href="/ncfrmi_hfc/">Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed</a>. πŸ™πŸΌ
Filippo Grandi (@filippograndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We at UNHCR rejoice with Catholics worldwide in saluting Pope Leo XIV β€” trusting that he will be a beacon of hope and humanity, a defender of peace and justice and a voice for the voiceless in this difficult world. Pope Leo XIV

We at UNHCR rejoice with Catholics worldwide in saluting Pope Leo XIV β€” trusting that he will be a beacon of hope and humanity, a defender of peace and justice and a voice for the voiceless in this difficult world. 

<a href="/Pontifex/">Pope Leo XIV</a>
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Immensely grateful for the leadership of the Govt of πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ β€” HE Federal Minister Nentawe G. Yilwatda of Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and by Hon’ble Federal Commissioner Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed of National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDP β€” for hosting the first thematic meeting of the #RabatProcess and for πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ and πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί for supporting it.

Immensely grateful for the leadership of the Govt of πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ β€” HE Federal Minister <a href="/nentawe1/">Nentawe G. Yilwatda</a> of <a href="/fmha_pa/">Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs</a> and by Hon’ble Federal Commissioner <a href="/ncfrmi_hfc/">Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed</a> of <a href="/OfficialNCFRMI/">National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDP</a> β€” for hosting the first thematic meeting of the #RabatProcess and for πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ and πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί for supporting it.
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Delightful and productive meeting with H.E. Rt Hon’ble Ben Kalu πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, Benjamin Kalu and passionate advocate for #HumanRights. His leadership on the domestication of the #KampalaConvention will help prevent, protect and solve the growing problem of internal displacement in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬.

Delightful and productive meeting with H.E. Rt Hon’ble Ben Kalu πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, <a href="/OfficialBenKalu/">Benjamin Kalu</a> and passionate advocate for #HumanRights. 

His leadership on the domestication of the #KampalaConvention will help prevent, protect and solve the growing problem of internal displacement in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬.
Benjamin Kalu (@officialbenkalu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving the delegation from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) led by the Country Rep. Arjun Jain on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly. With over 3.5 million Nigerians internally displaced due to conflict, climate

Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving the delegation from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) led by the Country Rep. Arjun Jain on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly.

With over 3.5 million Nigerians internally displaced due to conflict, climate
πšŠπš›πš“πšžπš— (@arjun_unhcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A immensely productive meeting with Ambassador Yu Yu Dunhai of πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese Embassy in NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ on the plight of 4 million forcibly displaced NigeriansπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬. As a permanent member of the Security Council, with major private and public sector investments, China is helping empower communities in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬.

A immensely productive meeting with Ambassador Yu <a href="/YDunhai/">Yu Dunhai</a> of πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³<a href="/china_emb_ng/">πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese Embassy in NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬</a> on the plight of 4 million forcibly displaced NigeriansπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬.

As a permanent member of the Security Council, with major private and public sector investments, China is helping empower communities in πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬.
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Over 41,000 Sudanese refugees in CAR have received vital protection and support, thanks to our teams on the ground. But these gains are fragile. UNHCR’s Gloria Ramazani lays out what’s at stake. Donor support is urgently needed!