The United Nations on Thursday honoured two Nigerians who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022. It also presented awards to 101 military,
The United Nations on Thursday honoured two Nigerians who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022.
It also presented awards to 101 military, police and civilian peacekeepers who died during the UN mission to different countries.
The two Nigerians are Police Sergeant Nasiru Bawa, and Police Inspector Saratu Haruna, who both served with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, received the awards on behalf of the fallen heroes.
The fallen heroes were posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal during an award ceremony to mark the 2023 International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at UN head.
Speakingat the ceremony, the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said: “United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world.”
“For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflicts and upheavals across the globe.
“Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour their extraordinary contributions to international peace and security.
Also speaking, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, said:
“Peacekeeping is a powerful example of how strong partnerships and collective political will can result in meaningful change.
“Working together with local communities and other partners, our personnel protect civilians, advance political solutions, and help end conflicts in the pursuit of sustainable peace.”
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