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  • British High Commission celebrates King Charles’ birthday in Lagos

    British High Commission celebrates King Charles’ birthday in Lagos

    The British High Commission at the weekend held a reception to mark the 76th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

    The reception which was hosted by the Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, brought together selected dignitaries from both public, private, and the entertainment sectors including the Secretary to Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu- Hundeyin.

    According to a statement by the Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer, Ndidiamaka Eze, the reception presented an opportunity to celebrate the life and contributions of the United Kingdom monarch who ascended the throne on May 6, 2023, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

    Addressing the gathering, Baxter, said the reception was an opportunity to celebrate the strong links between the UK and Nigeria across cultural life areas like music, sports, art, literature, food, fashion, and education.

    He said the strong links were evidenced in the recent visit of the UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, who was in Lagos and Abuja on November 3-4 and launched the #JollofandTea initiative.

    “It is a delight to be able to celebrate the 76th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III today. And unusually, it is his actual birthday today.

    And of course, a highlight for us in Nigeria, and I am sure a highlight for the King, was his meeting with His Excellency, President Tinubu. The warmth of that meeting was clearly visible in the photos.

    “While we are remembering the late Queen, I would like to commend the National Museum for returning Ben Enwonwu’s statue of the Queen to public display. By this time next year, some of Ben Enwonwu’s work will be centre stage in a major exhibition on Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern in London.

    “For me, the exhibition at the National Museum; the descriptions of the media buzz at the time; and above everything else the statue- produced by a man described as the ‘Star of Nigeria’ and the subject, probably already the most famous woman in the world, a young Queen Elizabeth, should remind us of the long-standing and vibrant links between our two countries.

    “This year we are representing those links in a campaign that combines two of our national favourites- Jollof and Tea.

    “It is the depth and breadth of these sorts of links that allowed my Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Tuggar to sign a Nigeria-UK strategic partnership just 10 days ago. This looks ahead to even deeper trade links in the context of our Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership.

    “To further security cooperation as exemplified by the recent visit of RFA Lyme Bay and the regular training that we provide. And to a modernised development partnership.

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    “The Foreign Secretary’s visit was his first to Africa in his new role and we were delighted that Lagos was his first port of call. In fact, not just Lagos, but ArtX, one of the many events at this time of year that offer an international showcase for Nigeria’s creative talent.

    “More importantly, I know that the carefully chosen meetings on this visit show that the new British Government is serious in its desire for a full and respectful partnership with Nigeria…” he said.

    Highpoint of the event was the raffle draw for a return Business Class British Airways ticket to London which was won by Ms. Toyosi Akerele.

  • UNICEF, NASSCO, British High Commission for CORN conference on social protection

    UNICEF, NASSCO, British High Commission for CORN conference on social protection

    The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and the British High Commission to Nigeria are among those will attend Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN) international Conference holding in Abuja.

    The Conference slated for November 8-9 at the Conference Hall of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Abuja serves as first intellectual forum for Nigerian scholars to critically interrogate the practice of social protection in Nigeria.

    A statement by CORN West Africa Director, Dr. Tarila Marclint Ebiede, stated that the maiden conference which is organised in partnership with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), focuses on “Social protection in fragile and conflict affected societies in Nigeria”.

    According to him, Prof. Remi Aiyede, the Research and Policy Uptake Lead at the Partnership for Social and Governance Research in Africa (PASGR), Kenya, will deliver keynote address while Hon. Abdulaziz Danladi, National Coordinator for NASSCO, Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Country Representative Nigeria, and Chris Pycroft, Development Director, British High Commission, Nigeria are also billed to adress the gathering.

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    “CORN West Africa has mobilised researchers to critically review the practise of social protection policies such as conditional cash transfers, support for internally displaced persons, and school feeding among others at an international Conference holding in Abuja.”

    He noted that proper management of Social protection can contribute to peacebuilding and reduce conflict as well as insecurity in Nigeria.

    Ebiede said, “the conference is coming at a time when the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have rolled out different social protection programmes designed to help citizens cope with the prevailing difficult economic situation in the country.”

    “Papers at the conference will examine how these social protection programmes, such as conditional cash transfers, school feeding programmes, COVID-19 palliatives, support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in Nigeria, youth empowerment programmes, have fared in practice.”

    “The conference will also examine the links between social protection programmes and efforts of peacebuilding, conflict management, and reduction of insecurity in Nigeria.”

    “A special session at the conference will focus on the politics of Nigeria’s social register, with the aim of unpacking the implications for poverty alleviation. This conference is urgent because it creates an opportunity for policy makers to receive feedback on ongoing programmes and policies with the aim of improving the outcomes of these programmes and policies.”

    “The conference will attract scholars, researchers, and policy analysts from universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and abroad.”

  • EFInA, British High Commission give $2m to FinTech winners

    The Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) and the British High Commission to Nigeria have given $2 million grant to CredPal, Capricom Digital, RIBY, SmartTeller, ExtraMile Africa and Social Lender for winning the FinTech Challenge.

    The winners were announced during an event  on Power Financial Inclusion in Nigeria,  attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other stakeholders in the FinTech industry. The event, with theme: Powering Financial Inclusion through Fintech focused on ways to attract more funding  and better regulation to grow the ecosystem.

    EFInA’s Board Chairman, Segun Akerele, highlighted the challenges faced by the industry in Nigeria. He  explained that understanding global market trends and other success factors remain important in improving the national ecosystem.

    He said with over $250 million in cumulative funding and about 200 active FinTech ventures operating in the digital retail payments, lending and payments infrastructure spaces, the Nigerian industry is one of the most active in the world. However, 36.8 per cent of Nigerian adults are still excluded from the formal economy and basic financial services, even though they have access to mobile phones.

    Emphasising the importance of collaboration, the Chief Executive Officer of EFInA, Esaie Diei, commended the industry stakeholders for their commitment to expanding access to financial inclusion in Nigeria. He explained that several organisations are working to ensure that CBN’s 2020 Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) plan to reduce financial exclusion to 20 per cent is achieved.

    He explained that the  EFInA Fintech Challenge Fund was created to provide financial services that are accessible to everyone especially the low-income segment, improve customer experience, enhance the transparency of financial services and increase the adoption of financial services with reliable, valuable and affordable products.

    “The CBN’s NFIS is intended to create a level playing field that focuses on driving collaborative activities among actors while also adopting a risk-based approach”, Head, Digital Financial Services at the CBN, Stephen Ambore, said.

    Head of Innovation, EFInA, Dayo Ademola, explained that successful FinTech industries across the world have focused on product innovation, strategic partnerships, physical and digital mix, and also lowering barriers to services.

    “The industry witnessed a big boom in 2015. While investors were a little skeptical about the market in 2017, we are currently witnessing a resurgence”, she said while unveiling EFInA’s Global and Nigerian Fintech Landscape Survey.

    Chief Executive Officer, EFInA, Esaie Diei, explained that recommendations from the Global and Nigerian Fintech Landscape Survey have been shared with the CBN.

    CBN’s Head, Digital Financial Services, Segun Ambore, disclosed that opportunities should be provided for start-ups to access funds without collaterals.

    British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Laure Beaufils, lauded EFInA for its commitment to financial inclusion, adding that Nigeria is central in United Kingdom’s objectives to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.

    She further explained that Fintech is clearly part of the solution to Nigeria’s low levels of financial inclusion and should help in building partnership between Nigeria and UK businesses.

    She said aside providing the grants and incubation support, the FinTech grant beneficiaries will be sent to UK Fintech week later this month.

  • UK congratulates Buhari on re-election

    The UK Government has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on securing a second term as president.

    A statement from the British High Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, quoted the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, as saying “I offer my congratulations to President Buhari on securing a second term as the Nigerian President.

    “The UK is a long-standing friend and partner of Nigeria and the Nigerian people and a stable and prosperous Nigeria benefits Africa and the world.”

    Baldwin commended Nigerians for their resilience and commitment to democracy.

    She said the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were consistent with the results obtained through the civil society Parallel Vote Tabulation process.

    “Along with our international partners, the UK believes the Nigerian people can have confidence in the result.”

    She, however, recognised the concerns expressed by Nigerians on the conduct of the electoral process, in particular logistics and results collation, and reports of intimidation of electoral officers.

    The minister urged any party or individual who wished to challenge the process to do so peacefully and through the appropriate legal channel.

    “We encourage Nigerian authorities to examine all allegations of wrongdoing carefully, and take the necessary action against individuals found responsible’’.

    She also condoled with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in election-related violence.

    “No one should die in the exercise of their democratic rights,” she stated.

    She reiterated the continued support of the UK Government to Nigeria and its civil society “in drawing lessons from these elections and strengthening its democracy”.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday declared President Buhari the winner of the 2019 Presidential Elections. (NAN)

  • Herdsmen/farmer crisis: Centre writes US embassy, British High Commission over missing N100billion ranch fund

    The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, CESJET, has written the United State Embassy and the British High Commission over the nagging crises between herders and farmers in Nigerian, which had led to the death of many Nigerian and destruction of valuables worth millions of naira.

    CESJET in a letter addressed to the international bodies, lamented that the needless killings of innocent Nigerians as a result of clashes between herders and farmers could have been averted if the N100bn allegedly approved by the immediate past government was never siphoned by some selfish individuals.

    Isaac Ikpa, Executive Secretary of the centre in the letter signed and obtained by our reporter on Wednesday, called on the international bodies to assist the government of Nigeria in identifying those individuals that have stashed ill-gotten wealth outside the shores of the country.

    Ikpa, in the letter further appealed to the international community to assist the government of Nigeria in extraditing unpatriotic Nigerians that have caused untold human and economic losses through their actions and inactions.

    The letter reads below.

    We are by this letter seeking the urgent intervention of the United Nations, the Ambassador of the United States of America, and the British High Commissioner in the frequent herdsmen and farmers conflict that has engulfed some parts of country in recent times.

    The increasing clashes between farmers and pastoralists have recently become worrisome, especially in wetland areas of the Middle Belt, and North Central Nigeria.

    The ongoing conflict is costing Nigeria at least $16 billion in potential revenues annually.

    Farmers have accused the Fulani herdsmen of failing to control their cattle and of damaging crops. In turn, the Fulani accuse farmers of stealing their cattle. With an estimated death toll of approximately 2,000 to 3000 between 2016 to date, the clashes are becoming as potentially dangerous as the Boko Haram insurgency in the north-east.

    The present conflict is an economic and environmental problem. Some politicians and unpatriotic Nigerians have turned it to a political game of chess with the sole aim of scoring political gains at the detriment of peace and economic stability in Nigeria.

    Politicians, especially members of the opposition have turned the herdsmen/farmer conflict into an easy to ‘sell’ and ‘buy’ commodity for the campaign, as 2019 elections are approaching.

    Monies meant for security concerns were stolen without regards for the future implications.

    Policy decisions that were intended to serve the interest of the country at large were replaced with decisions that were self-serving to only a few, thereby causing a crisis of unimaginable proportions, including the herdsmen/farmers conflict.

    Sometime in 2014, a massive amount of money was released for the construction of mini ranches across the country as a preventive step towards curbing the clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country. But this monies were embezzled by those saddled with the positions of authorities as no single ranch was ever constructed anywhere and this has made the conflict to fester thereby resulting in both human and economic losses.

    It is succinct to state that, the previous administration created the monster that the country is experiencing now, as available reports indicates so.

    Those saddled with political positions of authority in the last administration of former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, were reckless in the abuse of office, mismanagement of public funds meant for critical government projects and general mismanagement of the affairs of the country, thereby leaving the country divided along ethnic and religious lines.

    Of particular mention is the case of N100 billion that was approved and released for the construction of mini ranches. Till date, not a single ranch was constructed and all of the monies spirited away and stashed in foreign bank accounts at the detriment of the peace and stability in Nigeria.

    Political detractors of the current administration have hijacked the conflict and sponsored attacks to discredit the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari because the opposition in any democracy intends to weaken the incumbent as much as possible and the opposition members in Nigeria has identified security as one of the strong points of this present administration.

    It is also worthy of mention that since they have stashed stolen monies in foreign accounts, they continually constitute themselves into stumbling blocks in the progress of Nigeria by sponsoring violence, inciting the populace into taking to violent actions and deliberating instigating religious and ethnic tension in the country.

    Consequently, we are by this letter seeking the intervention of the representative of the United Nations, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria and the British High Commissioner to Nigeria in the flowing ways:
    PRAYERS:
    Assist the government of Nigeria in identifying those individuals that have stashed ill-gotten wealth outside the shores of the country.

    Assist the government of Nigeria in repatriating these funds meant for public concerns back to the country

    Assist the government of Nigeria in the prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of these unpatriotic Nigerians that have committed crimes against humanity in Nigeria and causing deaths by abusing public office and betrayal of trust

    Assist the government of Nigeria in extraditing unpatriotic Nigerians that have caused untold human and economic losses through their actions and inactions.

  • Briton’s murder: IYC delegation visits UK High Commission

    Briton’s murder: IYC delegation visits UK High Commission

    The Ijaw Youth Council (Worldwide) officials at the weekend led a high-powered delegation to the British High Commission following the abduction and gruesome murder of a British missionary and humanitarian worker, Mr. Ian Squire, in the Niger Delta creeks.

    Squire, known for his humanitarian activities in the Niger Delta, was one of the four missionaries kidnapped by suspected militants on October 13.

    While his colleagues were set free on November 6, Squire was killed by his abductors, a development that sparked outrage in the region.

    The National Secretariat of IYC in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Mr. Alfred Kemepado, condemned the murder, describing it as shameful.

    But it was gathered that Kemepado went further to lead a delegation of IYC leaders to commiserate with the British High Commission.

    The delegation, it was learnt, was received by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright and other officials of the High Commission.

    The scribe reportedly told the High Commission that the youths in the Niger Delta were peaceful and should not be condemned for the action of few bad eggs.

    He pleaded with the High Commission not to judge the region by the action of few individuals as efforts were being made by security agencies to flush out criminals hiding in the creeks.

    “We are peace-loving people and our people are hospitable. We do not and will never condone criminality.

    “The killing of Squire was unfortunate and we have called security agencies to arrest his killers. We are also working with security agencies to ensure that such dastardly and shameful act does not happen again”, Kemepado reportedly told the High Commission.

     

  • British High Commission trains police officers, others

    British High Commission trains police officers, others

    The British High Commission in Nigeria in conjunction with the office of the Inspector General of Police has trained  Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and personnel of other sister security agencies in Zone 9 police command.

    Speaking while declaring the training course open, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris said that the training is necessary as it will enable those selected for the course to rise to the occasion when the need arises.

    Idris who was represented by AIG Hosea Karma, the Assistant Inspector General of police in charge of zone 9 comprising Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Imo states said that the participants will be trained on counterterrorism and crisis management.

    He said that the sister agencies participating in the course include fire service, Civil Defence, NEMA, Road Safety Corps among others, stressing that the importance of the course cannot be overemphasised.

    The IGP said that such incidences may occur in any form, which informed the course.

    “This will make it possible for them to handle such incidences when they happen,” he said. “I am very happy that fire service and Road Safety Corps are participating in the course, because in the case of fire incident they will be there to handle the situation while the police will be around to ensure security of life and property and against looting”.

    “This is the same case with accidents were members of the Road Safety will be around to clear the accident debris, while the police will be around to ensure that there is free traffic flow”.

    The police boss said that the essence of the training is very important “because when properly trained the participants will be able to do well when accidents occur”.

    “The training will also enable them to know their role when such incidences occur, you therefore need to take full advantage of the training to enable you save life and property of people”.

    In his contribution, the special adviser to Abia State governor on Police Matters, Sir Ugochukwu Obi described the training by the British High Commission as timely, as it will benefit the police and other security agencies in the zone.

    Obi said that security is of paramount importance in any state that wants to progress, “Which is the reason behind our governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu is working tirelessly to ensure that the state is safe at all times”.

    He said that the training will keep the police and their sister agencies up to date with modern technology in crime dictation, stressing that the benefits of the course will go a long way in ensuring that the society will no longer suffer in the area of security”.

    The Abia governor’s adviser on police matters then called for a continuous retraining of the security officers, adding that the training being held in the state is a sign that the state is very much safe.

  • British envoy tasks recipients of scholarship scheme on nation building

    British envoy tasks recipients of scholarship scheme on nation building

    The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, , has urged recipients of the 2017 to 2018 Chevening Scholarship to come back home after their studies to contribute to the nation’s political and economic development.

    Arkwright gave the advice on Thursday at the award presentation ceremony and reception in honour of the 43 Nigerians for the 2017 to 2018 Chevening Scholarship at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Abuja.

    Chevening is a UK governments’ global scholarship programme that offers students the unique opportunity to study for a fully-funded master’s degree in the UK.

    They will be departing for study in the UK this September.

    He said: “the Chevening encourages students to learn from others and to come back to their home countries to contribute to their home economy and develop their countries with the knowledge gotten from the UK educational system.

    “This is more like an event to celebrate the success of the hard work of the recipients of the Chevening and Common Wealth scholarships who will be furthering their studies in the UK.

    “This year in Nigeria alone, we had just over 6,000 students apply for the Chevening scholarship but only 43 students were selected so these are the best of the best in the country.

    “We are proud of these selected scholars and happy that they will be benefiting from the UK educational system which is one of the best, if not the best in the world.

    “The major aspect of this scholarship which has been running since 1983, consists of a community of 48,000 people around the world.”

    Also speaking at the event, Dr Habiba Lawal, acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chevening alumna congratulated the scholars and encouraged the scholars to utilise the scholarship opportunity.

    “I want to congratulate all the Chevening scholars here as a received this same scholarship 20 years ago.

    “It is an opportunity that opened doors for me and greatly influenced the way I work, my skills and competence.

    “I have been serving as a permanent secretary for the past four-and-a-half years, I have worked in four different ministries and I am currently serving as the acting SGF with the help of the Chevening education.

    “Utilise this opportunity and ensure you come back to your country to contribute to the Nigerian economy so that the aim of the scholarship can be attained and together we can build Nigeria,’’ she said.

    Felix Nnam, a Chevening recipient, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he was grateful for the opportunity to travel abroad.

    “I am extremely grateful to the UK government for helping me actualise my dreams of getting an advanced degree in the UK.

    “I will definitely make sure that I make everyone proud and that I make the best use of this opportunity.’’

    Salisu Ibrahim, also a recipient, said “this is an amazing opportunity given to us and I am happy that the UK government is willing to fund the next level of my education.

    “We are definitely going to put in the work to make Nigerians proud and ensure we come back home as Chevening ambassadors to contribute to the development of Nigeria,’’ he said.

  • ‘We’re committed to women development’

    ‘We’re committed to women development’

    Wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, has restated her commitment to improving the status and well-being of the female gender in the state.

    Mrs Ajimobi renewed her commitment during a courtesy visit on her office at Agodi by a two-man team from the British High Commission.

    While reflecting on some of her moves after Governor Ajimobi’s administration came on board, she said she drafted a bill on prohibition of Violence against Women and sent it to the male-dominated Oyo State House of Assembly which met very strong opposition and was only passed into law five years after the initiation.

    Mrs Ajimobi asserted that she initiated many women-centred programmes to guard against women getting abused as a result of lack or want, adding that the widowhood programme provides equipment such as deep freezers and grinders to create a source of livelihood and give financial independence to women.

    She, however, lamented that children are vulnerable to abuse when they are not catered for; leaving them at the mercy of potential child abusers.

    Mrs Ajimobi also revealed her intention to begin a vocational training centre for girls who dropped out of school to enable them to have financial independence. That, she said, will ensure that they are not at a disadvantaged situation because of lack of opportunity to get quality education. She maintained that she appreciates partnership with the commission and other wives of governors in order to deliver improved livelihood to inhabitants of the state.

    The British Deputy High Commissioner, Laure Beaufils stated that she is passionate about women and girl child empowerment, adding that she is ready to partner with the state government and Office of the Governor’s wife in impacting the lives of women folk.

    She enjoined the public to not only educate their daughters on how to avoid getting abused but to also educate the boys on how to respect and protect the women and girls in the society. She further said it was important for both women and men to work together for women’s rights.

    Beaufils said girl education is important for a better world and their well-being. She enjoined the public not to use culture as an excuse for wrong doing due to Nigeria’s rich but diverse culture.

  • Nigeria can reap from demography with right investments in human capital – British envoy

    Nigeria can reap from demography with right investments in human capital – British envoy

    British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, says Nigeria can reap from its demography with the right investments in human, physical capital and family planning,

    Thompson made this known at an event to mark the the World Population Day which held at the British High Commission in Abuja on Monday.

    NAN reports that the UN set aside July 11 every year, to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

    “As you all will be aware, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a growing population.

    “By 2030, estimates indicate that Nigeria will have 115 million people under the age of 15 and be the third most populous country in the world by 2050 next only to China and India.

    “This calls for serious and urgent planning as a growing population, particularly a young one present’s great economic, security and environmental challenges.

    “However, the right investments and family planning will ensure that Nigeria reaps from this demographic dividend,’’ she said.

    Thompson stated that Nigeria was gradually becoming the third most populated country in the world and that the large population had the potential to attract economic and security challenges.

    She added that family planning was not only beneficial for Nigeria as a whole but beneficial to families by improving their standard of living.

    “The term ‘family planning’ goes beyond contraception by taking into account sexuality education, planning your child’s birth for specific times and planning for a child when you have challenges conceiving one.

    “ Family planning is important for the health of a mother and her children as well as the family’s economic situation by improving the standard of living of the family.

    “Expanding access to contraception and family planning programmes is one of the most cost-effective ways to break the cycle of poverty as it empowers people to plan their futures and reach their fullest potential.

    “Organisations are actively seeking ways to increase access to information and resources related to family planning around the world with a particular focus on low income communities where family planning is less prevalent.” she said.

    These organisations, she said,  include the UK, UN Population Fund, World Health Organisation and other international organisations.

    Also speaking at the event, the chairman of National Population Commission (NPC) Chief Eze Duruihuoma, stressed the need for Nigerians to be realistic with their family size by considering their finances when planning their family.

    “It was in the olden days that having a large family was beneficial because having many children meant a family could manage their farmland better but those days are gone and we have to be realistic.

    “Some people might just like the idea of having a large family due to their traditional or religious beliefs, however, it is only wise to produce the number of children that can be properly taken care of.

    “The lesser the number of children one has, the better the standard of living that can be provided for that family.

    “If everyone takes this into consideration, the Nigeria economy would be able to perform better,’’ he said.

    NAN reports that by resolution 45/216 of December 1990, the UN General Assembly decided to continue observing World Population Day to enhance awareness of population issues, including their relations to the environment and development.

    The Day was first marked on July 11, 1990 in more than 90 countries.