UN Backs Malala’s Mission, Places Nigeria at the Heart of Global Girls’ Education Drive.
By Raymond Enoch
In a renewed show of solidarity, the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the Malala Fund’s mission to advance girls’ education in Nigeria—underscoring the nation’s pivotal role in the Fund’s 2025–2030 global strategy.
During a high-level engagement in Abuja over the weekend, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, led a delegation comprising UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDP, UNFPA, and UN Women representatives to meet with Nobel Laureate and Malala Fund co-founder, Ms. Malala Yousafzai, and her board of directors.
“The UN reaffirms its support to the Malala Fund in advancing the right of the girl-child to quality education and breaking barriers to education access,” Mr. Fall stated. “No child should be left behind.”
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to tackle the systemic barriers keeping millions of Nigerian girls out of school. Mr. Fall emphasized the transformative impact of investing in girls’ education and women’s empowerment as the foundation for national development.
Malala, who arrived in Abuja on September 26 for the Fund’s annual board meeting, highlighted Nigeria’s strategic importance in the global education movement.
“Nigeria is a priority country for Malala Fund. Since 2014, we have invested over $8 million in Nigerian partner organisations working to break down the barriers keeping girls out of school,” she said.
With ongoing support from the UN and continued investments from the Malala Fund, stakeholders hope to accelerate progress toward inclusive, equitable education for all—ensuring no girl is left behind.
