United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says she will return to Nigeria after completing her tenure at the UN but has no plans to seek political office.
Mohammed made this known on Monday during an interview with Arise News, where she was asked about her plans after leaving the United Nations and whether she would consider returning to public service or pursuing a political career.
She responded that she would not seek political office, but said she intends to use the experience, networks and visibility gained during her 10 years at the UN to contribute to Nigeria and Africa.
“I’m coming home, and I’m very happy to do that,” Mohammed said, describing her decade at the UN as a privilege that created networks and increased visibility for women, Nigeria and Africa.
She said Nigeria’s importance in Africa provides opportunities for her to continue contributing to the country and the continent after leaving the UN.
Mohammed also spoke about the challenges women face in balancing their careers and family responsibilities. She advised women to rely on support systems and avoid trying to handle everything alone.
She said women had made progress but still faced challenges in areas including leadership, gender equality, workplace opportunities and gender-based violence.
Mohammed became UN Deputy Secretary-General in February 2017 after joining the organisation in 2012 as a special adviser to former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on post-2015 development planning.
She played a significant role in the development of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Before joining the UN, Mohammed served as Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from November 2015 to early 2017 and previously worked as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Millennium Development Goals.
Her tenure as UN Deputy Secretary-General is scheduled to end on December 31, alongside that of Secretary-General António Guterres.
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