Nigeria secured significant outcomes at the AU summit, retaining its AU Peace and Security Council seat and re-electing Bankole Adeoye as Commissioner for Political Affairs. President Tinubu’s participation includes discussions on pressing security challenges and strategic initiatives, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to continental leadership and stability.
On Thursday, Nigeria achieved significant diplomatic victories at the African Union (AU) summit, where President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa for the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly. The President’s late-night arrival was marked by a reception from Ethiopian officials, including Deputy Chief of Protocol Eshetu Legesse and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar.
During a briefing with Minister Tuggar, which continued into the early hours, it was announced that Bankole Adeoye was re-elected as the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. Furthermore, Nigeria successfully retained its seat on the AU Peace and Security Council, underscoring the country’s ongoing commitment to peace and security across the continent.
Accompanying President Tinubu are notable officials such as Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, Abubakar Badaru, Minister of Defence, and Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Trade and Investment, among others. The current AU summit focuses on the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” emphasizing discussions on reparatory justice and racial healing.
President Tinubu is set to address the Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, where critical issues including ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be discussed. Additionally, he will participate in meetings addressing health financing, the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency, and climate change initiatives.
The President is scheduled to return to Abuja on Monday, February 17. Participation in these high-level discussions reflects Nigeria’s proactive role in addressing pressing continental issues and asserts its leadership in the African Union.
In conclusion, President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the African Union summit marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria, reaffirming its leadership roles in the AU Peace and Security Council. Key diplomatic successes include the re-election of Bankole Adeoye and retention of peacekeeping positions, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to continental peace and development. The summit’s focus on reparatory justice signifies a timely discourse on critical issues facing African nations.
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