Ambassador SUZUKI Welcomes UNESCO Representative, Reaffirms Japan’s Commitment to Education and Community Resilience
2026/11/4
On 29 October 2026, H.E. Ambassador SUZUKI Hideo received Dr. Isaias Barreto da Rosa, UNESCO Representative in Nigeria, at the Embassy of Japan in Abuja. The meeting highlighted Japan’s longstanding partnership with UNESCO in supporting Nigeria’s development priorities.
Ambassador SUZUKI reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting UNESCO’s initiatives, including education, teacher training and flood resilience. Dr. Barreto da Rosa highlighted the progress of Japan-supported flood resilience activities, which have reached 3,000 people in local communities.
Both sides discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in education, cultural and creative industries, digital literacy and community resilience. The meeting reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening human capacity and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria.
Ambassador SUZUKI reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting UNESCO’s initiatives, including education, teacher training and flood resilience. Dr. Barreto da Rosa highlighted the progress of Japan-supported flood resilience activities, which have reached 3,000 people in local communities.
Both sides discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in education, cultural and creative industries, digital literacy and community resilience. The meeting reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening human capacity and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria.