United Nations Marks First Anniversary of Bomb Blast

The United Nations Agencies and Organisations in Nigeria, yesterday, remembered all the 23 persons (13 UN staff and 10 non-UN staff) who lost their lives as a result of the unfortunate bombing of the UN House in Abuja on Friday, August 26, 2011.
In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, it stated that "We also reiterate our expression of solidarity and support to all the more than 120 persons who sustained various degrees of injuries from the bomb attack.

"We convey the continuous support and appreciation of the UN Secretary-General and all the Executive Heads of various Agencies and Organisations"
The statement asserted that on the solemn one year anniversary, the United Nations Team in Nigeria (composed of agencies and organisations) "presents its deepest condolences to the families of victims while reiterating their gratitude to the Government and people of Nigeria from all walks of life, irrespective of their religion, philosophical or political beliefs, for their active support, solidarity and commitment to the mission of the UN throughout this difficult period"