From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed a Nigerian, Mr James T Bot, as resident coordinator for the Comoros.
The appointment was made with the approval of the host government.
A statement posted on the UN website said that Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and peacekeeping. He currently serves as Head of Service of Civil Affairs in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). Prior to this, Mr Bot headed the Relief, Reintegration and Protection Section of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Before joining the United Nations, he worked in the African region with Non-Governmental Organizations, including CARE International, Oxfam GB and Medecins Sans Frontières.
He holds a Law degree from the University of Jos, Nigeria and Masters in Human Rights and Democratization from the European Inter-University Centre, Venice, Italy.
In a reaction, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr James T Bot on his appointment as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros, following the approval of the host Government.
Governor Mutfwang, in a heartwarming message, thanked the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, for considering Mr James T Bot, a Nigerian for this well-deserved appointment.
In a statement signed by the Director of Press Affairs to the Governor, Bere Gyang, Mutfwang noted with delight Bot’s proven track record of 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, and business development, emphasizing that his new role was based on merit.
The governor recalled with joy the remarkable contributions of Mr Bot, who served as Head of Service of Civil Affairs in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) before his appointment and urged him to remain a worthy Nigerian Ambassador in discharging his mandate.
He highlighted Bot’s alma mater, the prestigious University of Jos, where he obtained his Law degree and Masters in Human Rights and Democratization from the European Inter-University Centre, Venice, Italy, expressing confidence that he would perform beyond expectations based on his past track record.
Governor Mutfwang, on behalf of the government and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, rejoiced with Mr James T Bot and prayed to God to grant him the desired knowledge, wisdom, and strength to fulfil his duties.
He appreciated the United Nations for recognizing Mr Bot’s efforts in humanitarian affairs and Peacekeeping, urging him to be more resilient, patriotic, committed, and dedicated to his primary responsibility of achieving sustainable peace and development across the globe.