Dr. Ayodele Odusola, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, will be departing for a new assignment in Zimbabwe. In a farewell letter, Odusola expressed his gratitude to the people and partners of UNDP South Africa for their unwavering support and collaboration.
“Serving in South Africa has been an honor,” Odusola wrote. “Working alongside you all has been an incredible privilege and a source of great inspiration. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones in our shared pursuit of sustainable development and positive change.”
Odusola highlighted some of the key achievements of UNDP South Africa during his tenure, including empowering marginalized communities, fostering innovation for inclusive growth, and supporting COVID-19 and flood disaster recovery efforts.
This afternoon, @MoFA_ZW protocol & @UNDPZimbabwe team received & welcomed Dr Ayodole F Odusola @UNDP Resident Representative Designate for #Zimbabwe. @UNDP our system-wide #SDGs integrator & lead agency of the PEACE pillar of 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Cooperation Framework #NDS1 pic.twitter.com/Xmr3nH70LE
— UN Zimbabwe (@UNZimbabwe) September 17, 2023“While I am sad to bid farewell to this wonderful chapter of my journey, I am also excited about the possibilities that lie ahead,” Odusola wrote. “The experiences and lessons I’ve gained here will undoubtedly shape my work and contributions in my new role.”
Odusola concluded his letter by inviting his partners to maintain the connections they have cultivated. “The bonds we’ve formed extend beyond geographical boundaries, and I am hopeful that our paths will cross again in the future, perhaps in different capacities but always with the same shared purpose,” he wrote.
Letter | Thank You South Africa!
Words to express my gratitude before I begin my new assignment in @UNDPZimbabwe. Serving in South Africa has been an honour. https://t.co/KHDIWuQBUH pic.twitter.com/EwMVR2kESZ
— Ayodele Odusola (@AyodeleOdusola) September 17, 2023
