Nigeria maintained crucial roles at the African Union summit, attended by President Bola Tinubu, who arrived in Addis Ababa late Thursday. The country re-elected key officials and reaffirmed its commitment to continental peace. Significant themes of the summit include reparations and health financing, with the President expected to address pressing security issues.
On Thursday, Nigeria achieved notable successes at the African Union (AU) summit, with President Bola Tinubu arriving in Addis Ababa for the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Heads of State and Government. The President’s arrival late Thursday night was marked by a welcome from key Ethiopian officials, including the Deputy Chief of Protocol, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from the Nigerian embassy.
During the summit briefing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar relayed significant diplomatic victories for Nigeria, including the re-election of Bankole Adeoye as the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. Nigeria successfully retained its position on the AU Peace and Security Council, further demonstrating its ongoing commitment to leadership in continental peace and security efforts.
Accompanying President Tinubu are several ministers, including Wale Edun (Finance), Abubakar Badaru (Defence), and Muhammed Idris (Information and National Orientation). The summit is themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” highlighting reparatory justice and racial healing as the primary focus of discussions.
President Tinubu is set to speak at the AU Peace and Security Council meeting, addressing pressing security challenges such as the conflict escalation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Additional engagements will involve topics on health financing, establishing an African Credit Rating Agency, and strategies for climate change.
The President’s schedule concludes with his return to Abuja on Monday, February 17.
In summary, Nigeria has reaffirmed its significant role in the African Union by retaining key positions and contributing to discussions on critical issues. President Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to efforts in peace, security, and addressing socio-economic challenges in Africa. As the summit progresses, the focus on reparations and justice for Africans will remain paramount, along with essential discussions on climate change and health financing.
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