Outcome NGA_O_1

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance: UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

Nigeria Country Office strongly demonstrated as an accountable and trustworthy development organization that managed its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations. these are evidenced by ts 96% delivery rate of regular resources ( Core and IB) and 77% of its non core and other resources. During this year NGA office remained 100% compliant on the business continuity and crisis management approach ( BCCMA )and enterprise risk management (ERM). 100% of donor reports were timely submitted and more than 80% of the response were positive. In 2025, the Nigeria Country Office demonstrated strong institutional reliability and accountability through the effective execution of core operational plans, achieving 85 percent implementation of the Procurement Plan and 90 percent implementation of the HR Plan, thereby enabling timely programme delivery and sound resource stewardship. The Office optimized efficiency and cost-effectiveness by leveraging shared services within the UN House for facilities management, security, ICT, medical, and catering services, including the full operationalization of the UN Cafeteria for programmatic logistics support. The Office strengthened inter-agency collaboration and accountability by actively participating in the Operations Management Team (OMT) and its task forces, advocating for Gender-Responsive Procurement and contributing technical inputs that supported the establishment of a common Long-Term Agreement for event management. Through the Business Operations Strategy, the Nigeria Office effectively weighed operational risks and pursued efficiency gains, planning to avoid USD 31,364 in operational costs in 2025 by utilizing common services, with final savings to be confirmed in early 2026. Strong asset management and fiduciary oversight were demonstrated through the timely completion of the annual physical asset verification exercise, with asset disposal processes scheduled in accordance with policy timelines. Financial accountability and transparency were further reinforced through sustained operations oversight, including regular participation in weekly programme meetings where financial summaries, delivery rates, advances, and utilization trends were systematically reviewed and followed up through management guidance. The Office invested strategically in operational effectiveness, expending USD 184,729.59 on critical infrastructure and service improvements such as internet connectivity enhancements, personnel welfare adjustments, security and maintenance upgrades, automated access controls, and UN House solarization initiatives. Capacity to manage financial and operational systems was strengthened through consistent participation in Quantum and finance-related learning sessions organized at country, regional, and headquarters levels. Risk management remained a priority, with the Nigeria Country Office maintaining 100 percent compliance with safety, security, business continuity, and crisis management standards, reinforcing operational readiness and staff safety. Additionally, governance and internal controls were strengthened through clarified roles, standardized processes, and a consolidated operational planning framework supported by regular coordination and communication. Human resource management contributed to institutional stability through timely recruitments, compliant onboarding, structured separations aligned with project cycles, and the establishment of a cross-functional Learning Committee, ensuring continuity, knowledge transfer, and preparedness for 2026. Finally, accountability and transparency were enhanced through strengthened digital governance, achieving 98 percent information security compliance, secure migration to Microsoft Teams, implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication, and systematic ICT asset controls, positioning the Office as a trusted and accountable partner with robust financial and operational systems.

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance: UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

CO remained accountability and trustworthiness by managing resources, adhering to performance principles, and focusing on governance, risk, compliance, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the CO's donor reports received positive feedback, highlighting the CO's strategic role in promoting gender equality and inclusive development.

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance: UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

The CO improved accountability and trustworthiness by managing resources, adhering to performance principles, and focusing on governance, risk, compliance, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the CO's donor reports received positive feedback, highlighting the CO's strategic role in promoting gender equality and inclusive development.