The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Martin Uhomoibhi, on Sunday in Abuja reiterated Nigeria’s resolve to combat terrorism with all powers whenever it raised its head.
“Nigeria was greatly wounded by
the bombing of the UN building last year. We have vivid memory of what
happened at the incidence. It was painful because Nigeria has been so
dedicated to peace-keeping in the world.We mourn with all the grieving
families. We pray God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest
and quick recovery for all the injured so that they can resume their
duties shortly,” he said, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
“Exactly one year ago, what had never happened in the history of Nigeria happened.
“My 16-year-old daughter was in
the UN building on the day of the bomb blast, but she escaped. So, I am
one of the high government officials directly touched.”
In his address, the Resident
Coordinator, UN System in Nigeria, Mr. Daouda Toure, reaffirmed that the
UN System in Nigeria would continue its mission to assist in improving
the lives of poor people to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy.
“On the occasion of this solemn
one year anniversary, the UN teams in Nigeria (composed of agencies and
organisations) once again presents its deepest condolences to the
families of victims,” he noted.
He reiterated their “gratitude
to the Government of and people of Nigeria from all walks of life,
irrespective of their religious, philosophical or political beliefs, for
their active support, solidarity and commitment to the mission of the
UN throughout this difficult period’’.
