Environment Minister leaves Buhari’s cabinet for UN
Mrs Mohammed said her goodbyes on Wednesday, February 22, during a valedictory session held in her honour by the Federal Executive Council.
Nigeria's Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed has been appointed as the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
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The session was presided over by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, and became emotional when Mohammed and Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jibril, started weeping.
Mohammed’s colleagues described her as a role model and a source of pride to Nigeria while Osinbajo praised her for her contributions to the Buhari administration.
She has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary General of the UN and is expected to resume at the UN headquarters in March.
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Mrs Mohammed was appointed minister by President Buhari in November 2015.
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