UN approves new learning institute, Nigeria backs merger of UNITAR, UNSSC

The Punch | 04-09-2026 06:54am |

The United Nations General Assembly has given approval for the establishment of a new learning institute, which will result from the merger of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC). Nigeria has expressed its support for this consolidation, stating that it will strengthen the UN's capacity to deliver effective training and development programs. The move is seen as a strategic step to enhance the efficiency of UN operations globally.

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