{"id":92931,"date":"2025-10-24T16:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=92931"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:03:17","slug":"united-nations-day-celebrating-nigerias-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/united-nations-day-celebrating-nigerias-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"United Nations Day: Celebrating Nigeria&#8217;s resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"x9smbm0\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nOctober 24th \u2013 United Nations Day \u2013 marks 80 years since the UN\u2019s founding in 1945, a global call for peace, human rights, and progress. Today, we honor this mission through Nigeria\u2019s journey \u2013 a nation of unyielding strength, scarred by tragedy, yet leading Africa\u2019s charge for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria joined the UN in 1960, days after independence, becoming a peacekeeping powerhouse. Ranking fifth globally in troop contributions, it bolstered missions like Liberia\u2019s UNMIL, restoring hope post-conflict. But Nigeria\u2019s path has known deep sorrow. On August 26, 2011, Boko Haram\u2019s suicide bombing struck the UN House in Abuja, killing 23 \u2013 mostly UN staff \u2013 and injuring over 100. This devastating attack, Nigeria\u2019s first major suicide bombing targeting an international entity, exposed the growing terror threat. Since 2009, Boko Haram\u2019s insurgency has displaced millions, attacking schools and communities, yet Nigeria stands firm. Through the UN\u2019s 2023-2027 Framework, it fights terrorism, supports displaced families, powers small businesses with solar grids, and empowers women in peacebuilding. Nigeria\u2019s resilience shines as it champions Africa\u2019s demand for two permanent Security Council seats with veto power, alongside Egypt and South Africa, a call bolstered by US support in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The UN, uniting 193 nations, amplifies Nigeria\u2019s voice. While observers like the Holy See and Palestine and non-members like Kosovo and Taiwan navigate global complexities, Africa \u2013 with 54 nations and 1.4 billion people \u2013 seeks greater representation, providing 40% of UN peacekeepers. Led by nine Secretaries-General, from Trygve Lie (1946-1953) to Ant\u00f3nio Guterres (2017-present), the UN has mediated conflicts like the 1953 Korean War armistice and Mozambique\u2019s 1992 peace accord, inspiring Nigeria\u2019s fight for stability.<\/p>\n<p>This United Nations Day, we celebrate Nigeria\u2019s courage and Africa\u2019s rising spirit. From the ashes of tragedy, a united world dreams on. Here\u2019s to 80 years \u2013 and to the peace we seek, the unity we strive for, and the equality we deserve. Happy United Nations Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 24th \u2013 United Nations Day \u2013 marks 80 years since the UN\u2019s founding in 1945, a global call for peace, human rights, and progress. Today, we honor this mission through Nigeria\u2019s journey \u2013 a nation of unyielding strength, scarred by tragedy, yet leading Africa\u2019s charge for a brighter future. 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