Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III Visits the United Nations House, Abuja

Human capital development remains one of the most accurate measures of a nation’s progress. It reflects how a society values life, nurtures potential, and builds systems that sustain growth with dignity and purpose.

Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III visited the United Nations House in Abuja to engage with key representatives of the UN system working in Nigeria. In attendance were Ms. Muriel Mafico, Country Representative of UNFPA; Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, Country Representative of UNICEF; Ms. Beatrice Eyong, Country Representative of UN Women; and Mrs. Hansatu Adegbeti, a distinguished advocate for women and development.

Discussions centered on the work of the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF) and its commitment to improving lives across Nigeria. Her Majesty highlighted the Foundation’s impact areas, including maternal and child health, education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable community development. Each initiative demonstrates a long-term investment in people — building resilience, expanding opportunity, and strengthening the social fabric of communities across generations.

Her Majesty expressed gratitude to Ms. Mafico, Ms. Abdelatef, Ms. Eyong, and Mrs. Adegbeti for their partnership and unwavering dedication to advancing progress where it matters most. She reaffirmed the shared commitment to building bridges of collaboration that move Nigeria closer to a future where every person can live, learn, and lead with dignity and purpose.

In her remarks, Her Majesty also commended the ongoing efforts of UN Women and the wider United Nations community in promoting gender equality and human development. Their leadership continues to inspire global and local action toward a world where women’s voices are heard, their leadership recognized, and their contributions celebrated.