By Dr. Abubakar Jimoh
Bridging the yawning gap between the North and the South (Developed and Developing Countries) in terms of human development Index has been the major pre-occupation of the Secretary – General of United Towns Agency (UTA) for North – South Co-operation, Eya Essif.
The UTA is a United Nations accredited Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) that promotes North – South Co-operation.
Eya Essif visited Nigeria recently to explore the possibility of establishing the UTA Country Office in Nigeria. The UTA currently has presence in 110 countries and the organisation is executing diverse humanitarian projects in Irrigation System, Electricity, Environmental Protection, Human Rights Protection and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Eya Essif was instrumental to the appointment of Nigerian Born Jouranlist, Princess Abigail Chinyere Amalaha as the UTA Country President in Nigeria.
Beyond promoting North – South co-operation, Eya Essif is equally resolutely committed to promoting co-opeation and sustainable development among developing countries, especially Nigeria.
Eya Essif, Tunisian born business woman, International Diplomat and Human Rights Activist is the Secretary – General of United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation, a United Nation accredited Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that promotes North South Cooperation.
Found in 1986, UTA enjoys consultative status with UN Economic and Social Council. It is actively involved in diverse fields from scientific exchange to religion and humanitarian aid. It equally plays key role in raising awareness towards international mechanism for the protection of human rights and establishing solid foundation for the implementation of its strategy for achieiving sustainable Development Goals. UTA has membership of over 110 countries.
Since her appointment as UTA Secretary General in 2017, Eya Essif has deployed her widely acknowleged business acumen, diplomacy and knowledge of international relations in championing the numerous activities of the Agency.
She has been vigorously campaigning for peace and improves living condition for less priviledged people around the world. Under her visionary and dynamic leadership, UTA has been supporting many countries in Africa, Asia and other parts of the world in providing basic amenities, shelter, healthcare facilities and schools.
A notable Human Right Advocate, Eya Essif has been using the intrumentality of her exalted office to demand for the implementation of universal human right policy by the United Nations.
Eya Essif is a receipient of several honours and honorary awards at home and internationally for her remarkable achievement in promotion of global Peace, security and human rights. She is noted for her outstanding leadership qualities and commitment to making the world a better place. Her voice resonates all around the world. She is indeed a role model for women.
Dr. Jimoh is the Director of Public Affairs, NAFDAC
