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🔬🌍 Turning Science into Solutions for Food Security and Better Health!

The 5th International Conference on Biotechnology for Food Security and Human Health brought together scientists, policymakers and industry leaders in Abuja to explore how biotechnology can transform food systems, improve public health and advance sustainable development across Africa.

🎙️ Addressing the conference, @unesco Representative to #Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, called for stronger scientific cooperation and innovation, urging participants to:

💬 “Identify practical pathways for translating scientific knowledge into policies, products, services, and solutions that improve lives.”

🤝 A major milestone was the signing of six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen scientific partnerships and research collaboration across Africa.

Organised by the #UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology (ICB), Nsukka, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre, the conference reinforced the importance of translating scientific discoveries into tangible development outcomes.

🌱 Science matters most when it improves lives!

UNESCO remains committed to supporting scientific cooperation and innovation in line with the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033).

#UNESCO #Biotechnology #FoodSecurity #GlobalHealth #ScienceForSustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Africa #ScientificCooperation taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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🧠 What happens when technology meets the human brain?

Last week in Abuja, @UNESCO engaged over 2,800 @nysc_fct Corps members at the Kubwa Orientation Camp in an awareness session on the Ethics of Neurotechnology.

From #healthcare and education to communication and hands-free devices, #neurotechnology is creating new opportunities and raising important questions about privacy, autonomy, equity and human dignity.

The session introduced young Nigerians to UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology, adopted by UNESCO Member States in 2025, and encouraged them to take part in shaping conversations around the responsible use of emerging technologies.

#UNESCO #Neurotechnology #EthicsOfNeurotechnology #NYSC #EmergingTechnologies #HumanRights taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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Strengthening @unesco – @ecowas_cedeao_official cooperation for a peaceful and resilient West Africa!

On 9 October 2026, #UNESCO Representative to #Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, met with the President of the #ECOWAS Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, in Abuja to explore stronger regional #cooperation.

🤝 Discussions focused on key priorities:

🕊️ Promoting #peace through education

📱 Combating #misinformation, #disinformation, and #hatespeech

🏛️ Protecting #culturalheritage, particularly in conflict-affected areas

🤖 Addressing the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (#AI)

A significant outcome was the shared commitment to advancing a UNESCO–ECOWAS Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at translating common priorities into concrete actions and meaningful results for communities across #westafrica.

Together, UNESCO and ECOWAS can strengthen regional cooperation to build more #peaceful, informed and resilient societies.

#UNESCO #ECOWAS #WestAfrica #Peacebuilding #InformationIntegrity #EducationForPeace #CulturalHeritage #AI #RegionalCooperation taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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🧠 Putting people at the centre of #neurotechnology innovation in #Nigeria

How can Nigeria harness the opportunities of neurotechnology while protecting #human rights, dignity and individual freedoms?

@UNESCO is bringing together government, scientists, medical experts, regulators, academics, civil society, technology experts and the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria for a two-day dialogue on the Ethics of Neurotechnology, taking place 7–8 October at the United Nations House, Abuja.

Opening the dialogue, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, emphasised:

“Innovation must serve humanity, protect fundamental #rights and contribute to the common good.”

Participants are examining issues including:

🔹 Privacy and informed consent
🔹 Autonomy and data governance
🔹 Cybersecurity and research ethics
🔹 Gender equality and inclusion
🔹 Protection of vulnerable groups

The #dialogue also explores how UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology can support responsible innovation and inform national approaches in Nigeria.

Together, stakeholders are shaping a future where neurotechnology advances science and healthcare while safeguarding human dignity, inclusion and social justice.

#UNESCO #Neurotechnology #Ethics #Innovation #Nigeria #HumanRights #Science #Technology by @unescoabuja

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♿ Putting disability inclusion at the centre of policy and development in Nigeria

How can Nigeria ensure that persons with disabilities are fully reflected in policies, institutions and development processes?

@UNESCO brought together government institutions, @ncpwdofficial, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, civil society, academia and other stakeholders in Abuja on 6 October for a consultation on Disability Policy, Data Gaps and the Institutional Landscape in Nigeria.

Opening the dialogue, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, stressed that disability inclusion is not only a human rights and social issue, but also a development imperative.

“When people are missing from data, they risk becoming invisible in policy.”

Chief of Section, MOST, UNESCO Headquarters, Khodeli Irakli, underscored the importance of deliberately embedding inclusion in policymaking:

“If you do not deliberately look for the indicators in the policies that would promote social inclusion, then you will most certainly be excluding a lot of people from that policy.”

The consultation is examining policy gaps, data systems and institutional coordination to develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations for stronger disability inclusion in Nigeria.

As the dialogue reinforced: Data is visibility. Participation is legitimacy. Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

#UNESCO #DisabilityInclusion #Nigeria #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #Data #Policy #MOST #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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🌍 Empowering young women to lead, serve and transform

How can education help more young women take up leadership roles in diplomacy, politics, and community development?

This was at the heart of discussions when Her Regal Majesty Olori Amb. Dr. @hrmoloritemitope, Wife of the @ooniadimulaife of Ife, Ojaja II, paid a courtesy visit to the UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa.

Her Regal Majesty presented her initiative to mentor and empower young women through education, seeking @UNESCO’s partnership to expand its impact.

The discussions also highlighted women’s leadership, youth empowerment, and the protection of the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Together, education and partnerships can help create opportunities for young women to lead and transform their communities. ✨

#UNESCO #WomenLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #Education #OsunOsogbo #CulturalHeritage #Nigeria taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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Stronger teachers. Safer classrooms. More inclusive education. 🇳🇬🇺🇳🇪🇺

The Government of #Nigeria, @UNESCO and the Government of #Japan are strengthening teacher capacity through a three-day Master Trainers Workshop on safe learning environments, gender-responsive pedagogy and ICT skills.

👩🏽‍🏫 45 master trainers from 15 Colleges of Education are being equipped to cascade the training to other teacher educators—extending its reach across Nigeria.

UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, highlighted three priorities: gender-responsive pedagogy, safe and supportive learning environments, and digital competence.

Representing the Federal Government, Dr. Uchenna Uba, Director, Colleges of Education, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to equipping teachers to create safe and inclusive learning environments.

The Embassy of Japan also reaffirmed its commitment to education development in Nigeria, emphasising the vital role of teachers in advancing girls’ education and making technology meaningful in the classroom.

Equipment alone does not transform education; people, practice and institutions do.

Supported by the Government of Japan and implemented by @unesco_iicba taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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World Teachers' Day 2026 celebration in Abuja.

Today, on #WorldTeachersDay, the UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, delivered the joint message of the @UNESCO Director-General, @ilo.org Director-General, @unicef Executive Director, and General Secretary of Education International at the 2026 national commemoration in Abuja.

This year marks 60 years of the 1966 #ILO/#unesco Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, under the theme:

“Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures.”

As education continues to evolve, teachers remain at the heart of transforming lives and shaping more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable societies.

#unesco stands with teachers and calls for continued investment in their professional development, recognition, voice and working conditions.

To every teacher in #Nigeria and around the world: thank you for shaping minds and futures. ❤️

#WorldTeachersDay2026 #StandingWithTeachers #Teachers #Education #UNESCO #Nigeria #SDG4 @nig.education taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development in Nigeria 🇺🇳🇪🇺

The UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, paid a courtesy visit to the @euinnigeria Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, H.E. Gautier Mignot, reaffirming the strong partnership between #UNESCO and the European Union.

Discussions highlighted progress under the EU–UNESCO Education and Youth Empowerment Initiative – Expand, Integrate and Strengthen Systems (EISS), funded by the EU and implemented by @unesco, alongside opportunities to deepen cooperation in culture, #informationintegrity, and addressing #disinformation, misinformation and hate speech.

The engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening national capacities, advancing inclusive and resilient societies, and supporting Nigeria’s development priorities.

#unesco looks forward to further strengthening this strategic partnership with the European Union. 🤝

#UNESCO #EuropeanUnion #Nigeria #EISS #Education #YouthEmpowerment #InformationIntegrity #Culture #Partnerships #SDGs taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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What should education look like in the age of Artificial Intelligence? 🤖📚🇳🇬

@unesco joined educators, innovators, policymakers, development partners and young people yesterday in Abuja for the Experience AI Programme Launch & Future of Education in Nigeria Summit.

In his goodwill message, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria Dr. @isaiasdarosa emphasized a key principle:

#AI must serve people — and education must remain human-centred, ethical and inclusive.

As #AI increasingly transforms how we learn, work and create, learners need more than the ability to use new technologies. They need the skills to understand AI, question its outputs, recognize its limitations and biases, protect their privacy, and use it critically and responsibly.

Drawing on #UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and AI competency frameworks for students and teachers, UNESCO also stressed that the AI revolution must not become another digital divide.

Every learner — including those in underserved communities — must have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the AI transformation.

🌍 Technology is a means, not an end.
🎓 Teachers must be empowered, not replaced.
💡 Young Nigerians should be creators and innovators, not only consumers of technology.
🤝 No learner should be left behind.

#UNESCO #UNESCONigeria #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Education #AILiteracy #EthicalAI #FutureOfEducation #DigitalEducation #Nigeria @areai4africa taken in Federal capital teritory, Abuja, Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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From policy commitments to measurable action. 🇳🇬📚

@unesco and the @nig.education convened a workshop in Abuja on the National Teacher Policy (#NTP) Implementation #Monitoring Tool and User Guide, bringing together senior Ministry officials to strengthen its practical application.

#UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. @isaiasdarosa, emphasized:

“A policy achieves its purpose not simply when it is adopted, but when its commitments become visible in institutions, in schools and, ultimately, in the daily experience of teachers and learners.”

The Director, Colleges of Education Department, Dr. Uchenna Cecilia Uba, highlighted the importance of the engagement:

“I am confident that this engagement will promote a shared understanding of the monitoring framework and enable constructive dialogue on how best to utilize the tool to track progress, identify gaps, and generate evidence for effective operationalization of the National Teacher Policy.”

Supported under the 🇪🇺 #EU-funded EISS initiative, the Tool will help strengthen evidence-based monitoring, accountability, and action for teachers and learners.

#UNESCO #Nigeria #Education #Teachers #TeacherPolicy #SDG4 #EducationTransformation #EuropeanUnion #EISS

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🍅 From knowing to doing!

What does it mean to train for competence? It means moving beyond knowledge to skills learners can demonstrate, apply, and use in the workplace.

From 21–25 September 2026, UNESCO, through the BEAR III Project, is strengthening the capacity of around 35 Master Trainers in Kano on Competency-Based Training in Tomato Processing. 🛠️

📍 Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano
The workshop promotes learning by doing, practical assessment, and workplace-relevant skills, supporting a more responsive and industry-oriented TVET system in Nigeria.

#UNESCO #BEARIII #TVET #SkillsDevelopment #CBT #TomatoProcessing #Nigeria taken in Kano state Nigeria by @unescoabuja

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