Cheikh O. Toure

Happening now! The official launch of the UNODC first-ever Country Programme for Nigeria (2026-2030). 

Years of consultations with diverse stakeholders, research and adaptability have produced something truly remarkable. #UNODCNigeria

I thank His Excellency Antonio Guterres, @antonioguterres the United Nations Secretary General for appointing me as the next Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Director General of UN office in Vienna @UN_Vienna. I appreciate the Secretary General’s confidence in my ability to steer these two important offices at the Under Secretary General level, at this critical point. Coming on the eve of the International Women’s Day, this appointment is demonstrative of the UNSG’s belief in women leadership. I sincerely thank H.E. President William Ruto @WilliamsRuto for the confidence he bestowed upon me in serving him as his, and the first, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Kenya, as Secretary to the National Security Council, and for enabling me to take this global assignment, demonstrating yet again his belief in Kenya making its contribution to the community of nations. I look forward to serving at this new mandate diligently and flying Kenya’s flag high, to the best of my ability. Thank You Kenya for preparing me to serve humanity!

I thank His Excellency Antonio Guterres, @antonioguterres the United Nations Secretary General for appointing me as the next Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Director General of UN office in Vienna @UN_Vienna. I appreciate the Secretary General’s confidence in my ability to steer these two important offices at the Under Secretary General level, at this critical point. Coming on the eve of the International Women’s Day, this appointment is demonstrative of the UNSG’s belief in women leadership. I sincerely thank H.E. President William Ruto @WilliamsRuto for the confidence he bestowed upon me in serving him as his, and the first, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Kenya, as Secretary to the National Security Council, and for enabling me to take this global assignment, demonstrating yet again his belief in Kenya making its contribution to the community of nations. I look forward to serving at this new mandate diligently and flying Kenya’s flag high, to the best of my ability. Thank You Kenya for preparing me to serve humanity!

CREATE! is tomorrow! @AbujaPhotoFest, the UNODC🇳🇬 session “CREATE! Creativity for Resilience, Empowerment & Transformative Engagement” will blow your mind. Things to expect: ✔️ premiere of our short films ✔️ conversations with @cheikh7735, @tobi_moody ✔️more! 🙏 to @EU_FPI!

You have been an inspiration @LesaNyambe with your passion &competence 4 justice in Uganda! Wishing you success& fulfillment in your future trajectory! You will be missed at @UNODC! @UNODC_ROMENA @aimeecomrie @ @OngoloJM @UNODC_EA @cheikh7735

🇺🇳 Cheikh Toure became a UN Volunteer in his mid-20s. We didn’t call them Gen Z back then — but they were the disruptors. Now head of @UNODC_Nigeria, Cheikh shares his message to today’s disruptors — Gen Z, the fastest-growing generation of @UNVolunteers 🎥