President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government.
His attendance demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation, focusing on peace, security, and economic development.
On arrival, Tinubu was received at the airport by Ethiopia’s Deputy Chief of Protocol, Eshetu Legesse, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Tuggar, and the charge d’affaires of the Nigerian embassy in Ethiopia, Ambassador Nasir Aminu.
Tuggar later briefed the President on the summit’s agenda and key diplomatic milestones achieved by Nigeria, including the country’s re-election to the African Union Peace and Security Council and the successful reappointment of Amb. Bankole Adeoye as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
According to Tuggar, these developments reinforce Nigeria’s leadership role in African affairs and its commitment to peace and stability on the continent.
“Nigeria’s leadership and commitment to peace and security on the continent” were underscored by these achievements, he noted.
The high-level briefing also included key government officials including Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru, and Minister of Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, among others.
This year’s AU summit, with the theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” will focus on reparatory justice and racial healing.
Tinubu is expected to deliver a speech at the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, address security challenges across the continent, including the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
He will also participate in discussions on health financing, the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency, and climate change initiatives.
Leave a comment