‘A worthy global model’ — Tinubu celebrates Amina Mohammed on 63rd birthday

President Bola Tinubu has eulogised Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), on her 63rd birthday.

Mohammed turned 63 on Thursday.

In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, Tinubu described Mohammed as a global icon and a leading advocate of the environment, education, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

The president commended the former minister of environment for her tireless service to the nation and for serving in many capacities both in national and global communities.

“Ms. Mohammed, a leading advocate of the environment, education, and the Sustainable Development Goals, has applied herself, in many capacities, to the service of Nigeria and the global community,” the statement reads.

“She coordinated the Taskforce on Gender and Education for the United Nations Millennium Project from 2002 to 2005 and has served meritoriously on numerous international advisory boards and panels.

“She was Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2017 and is credited for mobilizing all government and non-government oil and gas stakeholders to achieve the launch of the Ogoniland clean-up, among several other governance innovations.

“President Tinubu celebrates the global icon and one of Nigeria’s lodestars beaming light on the path to a more prosperous, peaceful, and safe future for humanity.

“The President commends Ms. Mohammed for her tireless service to the nation and describes her as a fine example of Nigerian excellence and a worthy model for both men and women globally.”