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| Bombing survivor John Agbo helps UN Staff Representative, Uzorma Ihedirimadu-Abudu lay wreath in memory of victims. |
A year ago this week, twenty-four (24) people were killed in an attack on UN House in Abuja, Nigeria. We remember them.
In his word, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Daouda Toure said “Although the devastating attack took the lives of our colleagues and partners and maimed many people, all of whom were in the building in the pursuit of service to humanity, our spirits have not been dampened,”
“Their death mobilizes us more than ever before. Their sacrifice will not be in vain,” he added. “We will strive to pursue our work for the people of Nigeria for the continuance of peace and stability of this great nation, and the socio-economic development of all...”
He reaffirmed that the UN system in Nigeria will continue on its mission “to assist in improving the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms.”
*culled from UN News Centre
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