Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - UNICEF Nigeria appoints new country representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef
This is contained in a statement by Susan Akila,
Communication Specialist, UNICEF Nigeria which was made available to
journalists on Tuesday in Bauchi.
Prior to her appointment, Wafaa Saeed served as the UNICEF
Representative in Somalia, where she achieved significant successes in
advancing children’s rights and well-being within a complex and challenging
environment.
With over 20 years of dedicated service in international
humanitarian and development work, Wafaa Saeed brings a wealth of experience
and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to improve the lives of children and
communities across the country.
Her extensive career includes senior roles with the United
Nations—most notably with OCHA, UNICEF, and WFP—in diverse settings such as
Sudan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Syria, and Ethiopia.
Her extensive career includes senior roles with the United
Nations—most notably with OCHA, UNICEF, and WFP—in diverse settings such as
Sudan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Syria, and Ethiopia.
She has also held leadership positions at the global level
with OCHA in New York and Geneva.
Wafaa Saeed’s professional journey began in Sudan, where she
worked with the private sector, academia, and non-governmental organisations on
initiatives focused on displaced populations and environmental conservation.
She holds a Master of Architecture from Katholieke
Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, a Master of Science in Physical Planning from
the University of Khartoum, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
In her previous role as UNICEF Somalia Representative, Wafaa
Saeed demonstrated strong leadership in advancing the organisation’s mission
amid complex humanitarian challenges.
Her expertise spans programme management, coordination, and
strategic planning in both humanitarian and development contexts.
UNICEF Nigeria is confident that Wafaa’s extensive
experience and uncompromising dedication will significantly contribute to
Nigeria’s progress towards achieving the rights and well-being of every child.
“We warmly welcome her to the country and look forward to
her leadership in this vital mission”.
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