Ahunna Eziakonwa
Ahunna Eziakonwa is an influential Nigerian diplomat and the Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With a strong commitment to sustainable development and gender equality, she has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that empower women and support economic growth across the African continent.
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Ahunna Eziakonwa is the UNDP Assistant Secretary-General who presented data on Africa's pension assets at the summit.
Digital platforms tapped to bring Africa’s informal workers into pension schemes
Tanzania· 2025-11-10
Ahunna Eziakonwa warned that security problems in the Sahel are beyond the capacity of national governments.
Russia is seeking to expand its military presence in Africa with another paramilitary group
United States· 2025-08-25
UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, reaffirmed UNDP’s commitment to inclusive and people-focused governance.
Essau Model Police Station to enhance community policing
Gambia· 2025-08-04
Ahunna Eziakonwa, the UNDP Director for Africa, questioned the dominant security approach in political responses to the Sahel.
Barrow appelle à la solidarité régionale pour relever les défis de gouvernance au SahelGambia· 2025-08-01
UNDP Africa Director Ahunna Eziakonwa challenged the security-heavy approach dominating Sahelian policy responses.
Barrow calls for regional solidarity to address Sahel's governance challengesGambia· 2025-07-31Ahunna Eziakonwa is the assistant secretary-general and director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Gender minister holds bilateral talks with UNDP leadershipGambia· 2025-03-24
