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Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by mexzzy47(m): 9:16am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Contrary to claims by the Nigerian presidency that a meeting at the 70th United Nations General Assembly to discuss the humanitarian crisis posed by the activities of the Boko Haram terrorist group was unofficial, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report today that the meeting is a “high-level” one convened as one of the most important events of the ongoing United Nations annual summit in New York. The meeting tagged “High Level Event on the Lake Chad Basin” held Friday at the Conference Room 1 of the United Nations headquarters in New York. It was convened by Stephen O’Brien, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General of Humanitarian Affairs and held as part of the of the UN Sustainable Development Summit, which opened Friday. “The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is an arm of the United Nations secretariat and a meeting organised by it on an issue threatening Nigeria’s existence cannot be described as unofficial,” said a respected Nigerian diplomat who requested not to be named so as not to anger the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The diplomat believes President Buhari should request Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Joy Ogwu, to explain why her office failed to identify the meeting as one of the key ones Nigeria should have attended at the ongoing summit. “This is definitely a diplomatic blunder,” the diplomat said. “It portrayed us as an unserious country and the President should bring culpable officials to book rather than offer tepid excuses.” Reuters was first to report the Nigeria’s non attendance at the meeting convened to principally discuss an issue affecting Nigeria the most. “But while the radical Islamist militants operate out of Nigeria and U.N. aid chief Stephen O’Brien said that is where most people have been displaced by their attacks, Nigeria did not send anyone to the United Nations event,” Reuters reported. “U.S. and European Union diplomats said they were disappointed that Nigeria did not attend the event chaired by O’Brien on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.” The Nigerian presidency, in a statement Saturday, however, claimed that “The meeting at which Nigeria was reportedly absent was not one of the official events of the United Nations for which President Muhammadu Buhari and his modest delegation are in New York”. But contrary to attempts by the government to downplay the importance of the meeting and portray it as low level engagement, organisers and diplomats say the gathering was one of the most important meetings concerning the destructive militancy and terrorism ravaging Nigeria and its neighbours. Aside top UN and EU officials, as well as heads of international nongovernmental organisations who participated, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of Niger, Brigi Rafini and Chad’s Foreign Minister, Moussa Faki Mahamat. A brochure of the meeting listed “High level representation from the government of Nigeria” among the panelists expected to speak at the meeting. Due to its importance, the meeting was also broadcast on official UN online television and radio channels. At the meeting, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. O’Brien reminded the world to pay attention to the Lake Chad Basin, now an epicentre of “violence and terror” where children as young as six-years old have been used as suicide bombers and the scene of the fastest-growing displacement crisis in Africa. “A quarter of a million people have fled across borders,” told the high-level meeting. “Many have walked hundreds of kilometres from Nigeria to Cameroon, Chad and Niger, in the most appalling conditions.” Mr. O’Brien, appealed to countries in the region to give relief workers access to those in need and also called for urgent financial contributions to the under-funded operations. “If we disregard the huge scale of humanitarian needs, we could all pay a high price,” he said. Describing the people in the Lake Chad Basin, which straddles Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, as “some of the poorest and most resilient in the world,” the top UN humanitarian official said “now the region has also become an epicentre of violence and terror.” “The emergence of Boko Haram has pushed them over the edge,” he said. “Over the past five months, a sharp increase in attacks by Boko Haram has uprooted 500,000 children, bringing the total number of children on the run in northeast Nigeria and neighbouring countries to over 1.4 million.” He described the “appalling impact on women and children, who are being abducted, abused, raped, exploited, trafficked, and forced to work as porters and lookouts,” and “children as young as six years old have been used as suicide bombers.” “With so many other humanitarian crises on the international agenda, we hear relatively little about the horrors taking place in the Lake Chad Basin,” he said. “And yet this is the scene of the fastest-growing displacement crisis in Africa, with 2.3 million people forced from their homes since May 2013.” Mr. O’Brien warned that the future of the region, where business activity is reportedly down by 80 percent, “looks even bleaker, as farmers are unable to tend their fields and trade in some areas is at a standstill.” UN agencies like the World Food Programme, the UN refugee agency and the UN Children’s Programme (UNICEF) echoed Mr. O’Brien in presenting a grim humanitarian picture of the region and appealing for greater international support to their efforts to reach those in desperate need. As a fallout of the meeting the Nigerian government dismissed as “unofficial”, the United States announced $6.8 million in funding for regional aid efforts.... http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/190652-fact-check-nigerian-govt-lied-un-meeting-it-failed-to-attend-not-unofficial.html morning... 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by saaedlee: 9:30am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Protocols are protocols, u don't break them anyhow. If this wasn't on the schedule, you wouldn't blame The Nigerian Government for not attending. This reminds me of one of the events that led to quarrel between Mrs. Jonathan and Fmr. Rivers State Governor. 46 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by nationwide1(m): 9:36am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Some zombies were busy insulting themselves yesterday that the meeting was unofficial and as such was unnecessary. Truth can only be suspended but can never be truncated. 242 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by luvinhubby(m): 9:40am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Obviously presidency LIED because the meeting was convened by the appropriate & proper arm of the united nations & other countries involved was there and Nigeria being the principal & most affected country must have been the first to be formally informed. If it was an NGO, then the presidency can make excuses, but the proper UN arm did. When will APC stop lying? 196 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by seacoast(m): 9:41am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Choi.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 9:43am On Sep 27, 2015 |
How can a meeting convened in the UN by diplomats be considered unofficial? That aside, I expect the Nigerian govt to give credibility and weight to any diplomatic "unofficial" meeting regarding the plight of IDPs serious attention. This just goes to show that Buhari and his 21 man entourage just went on a tourist instagram photo spree This Govt is totally out of touch with reality on how to run a nation in the 21st century! 231 Likes 26 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by 989900: 9:43am On Sep 27, 2015 |
The meeting at which Nigeria was reportedly absent was not one the official events of the United Nations for which President Muhammadu Buhari and his modest delegation are in New York. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by seacoast(m): 9:44am On Sep 27, 2015 |
nationwide1:hehehehe you dey mind them. Even if the meeting was not official the agenda was ur problem why miss out... Mtchwww I Still believe say RAT DON PISS FOR THEIR BRAIN 123 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by DaBullIT(m): 9:46am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Bla Bla Bla i don't know what to type 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 9:47am On Sep 27, 2015 |
seacoast: How can a meeting convened within the UN with high level diplomats from several countries with UN representatives fully represented by deemed "unofficial"? 79 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 9:48am On Sep 27, 2015 |
DaBullIT: Fool Then stop spamming this thread as you oft do on this board with your autism. 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by seacoast(m): 9:50am On Sep 27, 2015 |
PappyMason:you they mind them.. All motion no action 54 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:54am On Sep 27, 2015 |
The Lies of the lying liars have gone international 203 Likes 25 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by youngeagle(m): 9:57am On Sep 27, 2015 |
APC supporter's are the most pathetic party follower I hve seen in dis country so far,they will jump out 2 defend even the most silliest excuse this presnt government will give...I cry for ma con3 155 Likes 21 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by lurther: 10:00am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Propaganda government. They don't even report the incessant bombings that has been worse of in the last two weeks, so as to portray this government as a working and efficient government. But guess what? As they hide all this bombings happening everyday in the north, the question is: who does it affect? It is still the same northerners that are being bombed and killed everyday and they think they are doing them good hiding the everyday killings. Anyway, wetin concern me, if they like the report the Boko harm bombings, if they like, let them don't report, I just hope we don't wake up one morning in this country and here that Borno state as a whole is no more existent. I guess the Media is doing Borno state and North in general good by not reporting recent Boko Haram bombings. Besides, please where is Oby-Ezekwesili? Anyone knows about where is this woman is now? 148 Likes 18 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by mexzzy47(m): 10:05am On Sep 27, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by HARDDON: 10:06am On Sep 27, 2015 |
What do u expect Nigeria? A president that can't pronounce the name of his vp, Calls out non existing west garmany; to know What is and What is not official? Younger years' almajiri food have a way of blocking d logical reasoning faculty at old age! 89 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by DaBullIT(m): 10:09am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Daddy must be really proud of ya PappyMason: |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by DaBullIT(m): 10:10am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Must you insult to make your point ? when i reply in kind , people will start complaining mexzzy47: 6 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 10:11am On Sep 27, 2015 |
DaBullIT: You want to distract from the topic at hand abi? Ok. Where is your father? Bastard 37 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by PRYCE(m): 10:12am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Omenka will come here now and call it ' PDP Propaganda'.... What a C.H.O.D.E! 76 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 10:13am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Abeg is lying not kworoption? 94 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by mexzzy47(m): 10:18am On Sep 27, 2015 |
PappyMason: u dey mind that Capital FOOL.... they won't say any meaning full tin other than take ur attention from the said topic..... 33 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by otil1: 10:25am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Truth of the matter: The Nigerian govt.of today is not able to identify official and unofficial functions, crucial and non-crucial meeting. By claiming that a meeting convened by a legitimate arm of UN "was not one the official events of the United Nations for which President Muhammadu Buhari and his modest delegation are in New York", Bujari govt has exposed itself and it's inability to place the right level of priority on basic issues of governance and challenges facing the nation. Link this to absolute lack of interest in economic policy for which investors are deserting Nigeria. Also link it to the aimless US diplomatic visit. Believe me guys, we are in for a long ride 102 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by omenka(m): 10:25am On Sep 27, 2015 |
PRYCE:Dickhead, I've noticed you. I thought the Children of anger insist PT is Tinubu's propaganda media.. What shameless fools. 14 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by sammyj: 10:29am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Wailers rant as usual 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Nobody: 10:39am On Sep 27, 2015 |
The Government should get it's priorities right and stop playing to the gallery. You are going for UN convention, common sense should have told you that there will be side meetings and since you can not be there all the time you should have competent hands that can represent you. But No, The illiterate wants to impress his slaves and told them he was cutting cost. Travelled with 29 people and i fit swear say 19 of them na pictures dem dey interested in 92 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by PRYCE(m): 10:44am On Sep 27, 2015 |
omenka:Oh the Nitwit has eyes! Great... next Up, Get some brains! Back to your comment... One can only take them seriously when they burst their pay master's bubble... An "intelligent" guy like you should know that! People like this guy are the reason why there should be a distinction between the words "common" and "sense". These words shouldn't be used together at all! 72 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by rozayx5(m): 10:50am On Sep 27, 2015 |
frnt page pls lalasticlala ishilove |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by okooloyun1(m): 11:50am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Only God knows if the change they are shouting sef no be lie. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by Dottore: 11:50am On Sep 27, 2015 |
Hm |
Re: Nigerian Govt. Lied, UN Meeting It Failed To Attend Not “Unofficial” - PremiumT by hemartins(m): 11:51am On Sep 27, 2015 |
I know the Wailers will be so Happy to attack now. 6 Likes |
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