Amina J. Mohammed

Amina J. Mohammed (born 27 June 1961) is a Nigerian-British diplomat and former minister who has been serving as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2017. Prior to her appointment at the UN, Mohammed worked extensively in the field of development, with a focus on bridging the gap between poverty and prosperity in various capacities both within the Nigerian government and in international organizations.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Amina J. Mohammed was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Nigerian father and a British mother. She was educated in Nigeria before traveling to the United Kingdom for her higher education. Mohammed attended Henley Management College, where she studied Development Studies, further cementing her interest in sustainable development and international affairs.

Career[edit | edit source]

Mohammed's career in development began in the private sector, where she founded the Afri-Projects Consortium, a multidisciplinary firm of engineers and quantity surveyors, which played a significant role in the development landscape of Northern Nigeria in the early 1990s. Her work soon transitioned to the public sector, where her expertise in development policy and planning was recognized.

Nigerian Government[edit | edit source]

In 2005, Mohammed served as the Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In this capacity, she was instrumental in driving Nigeria's debt relief negotiations that freed up resources to tackle poverty and improve health and education. Her tenure saw significant strides towards achieving the MDGs in Nigeria.

In 2015, she was appointed as Nigeria's Minister of Environment by President Muhammadu Buhari. During her tenure, Mohammed focused on consolidating environmental protection and conservation efforts, addressing climate change, and championing sustainable development across the country.

United Nations[edit | edit source]

Mohammed's work with the United Nations began long before her current role as Deputy Secretary-General. She was a key player in the process that led to the development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), serving as the Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Post-2015 Development Planning. This role involved coordinating the efforts of various stakeholders to create a global agenda for sustainable development post-2015.

In February 2017, Amina J. Mohammed was appointed as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations by Secretary-General António Guterres. In her role, Mohammed has been a vocal advocate for women's rights, climate action, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to achieve the SDGs.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Amina J. Mohammed is married and has six children. She is known for her commitment to public service and her advocacy for sustainable development and gender equality.

Legacy and Honors[edit | edit source]

Mohammed has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to sustainable development and public service. Her leadership in the development of the SDGs and her ongoing work at the United Nations have made her a respected figure in international diplomacy and development circles.

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