Her Excellency, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, GCON
Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
Meet Ms. Amina J. Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
Nigeria's Former Minister of Environment
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Mohammed served as Minister of Environment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where she steered the country's efforts on climate action and efforts to protect the natural environment.
Architect of the 2030 Agenda
Ms. Mohammed first joined the United Nations in 2012 as Special Adviser to former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with responsibility for post-2015 development planning. She led the process that resulted in global agreement around the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the creation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
From Design to Public Service
Ms. Mohammed began her career working on the design of schools and hospitals in Nigeria. She served as an advocate focused on increasing access to education and other social services, before moving into the public sector, where she rose to the position of adviser to four successive Presidents on poverty, public sector reform, and sustainable development.
Honours and Recognition
Ms. Mohammed has been conferred several honorary doctorates and has served as an adjunct professor, lecturing on international development. The recipient of various global awards, she has served on numerous international advisory boards and panels. She is the mother of six children and has six grandchildren.
Organisation
United Nations
Role
Deputy Secretary-General
Also Chairs
United Nations Sustainable Development Group
Former Role
Minister of Environment, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Joined the UN
2012, as Special Adviser to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Expertise
Sustainable Development, Climate Action, Public Sector Reform
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