UN DISOWNS OFFICIAL’S COMMENT ON THE REMOVAL OF OIL SUBSIDY

The office of the Secretary-General of United Nations has issued out a statement distancing itself from the comments credited to the Special Adviser to Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Prof. Jeff Sachs who described the removal of fuel subsidy as a “bold and correct policy,” while visiting President Goodluck Jonathan last week.

The statement reads:

“Professor Jeffrey Sachs’ remarks relayed by the press on January 6, 2012 require clarification. Contrary to some press reports, Professor Sachs was not representing any official United Nations position on the removal of subsidy on petroleum products.

Professor Sachs was visiting Abuja to discuss and assist in Nigeria’s programs for the Millennium Development Goals and poverty alleviation.

The United Nations System in Nigeria takes this opportunity to stress its continued commitment to contributing to peace and stability in Nigeria.”

CHIKA IKE JOINS ANGELINA JOLIE, OMOTOLA JALDE, INI EDO AS UN AMBASSADOR

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, who recently survived an auto crash, has been made a United Nations Ambassador of Peace.

According to confirmed information available. The Nancy Fancy fashion store owner was made a Peace ambassador by the international body based on her charity work in the society and the influence her films have had on the youths in the society.

Her ambassadorial status comes with the benefit of an international ID, customized number plate, access to attend UN conferences both home
and abroad, doing humanitarian services, an award certificate, among other benefits.

Making her mind known, the sultry actress said, "I will try hard to live up to the position i have been given and i will be dedicated to the cause."

Chika Ike has joined other actors who are already UN Peace ambassadors like Angelina Jolie, Omotola Jolade, Ini Edo, among others.