President Bola Tinubu arrived in Ethiopia to participate in the AU summit focused on reparations and security issues in Africa. Major diplomatic wins included Nigeria’s continued representation in the AU Peace and Security Council and the re-election of Amb. Bankole Adeoye. The summit addresses key topics such as health financing and climate change, with President Tinubu scheduled for a significant keynote on security challenges.
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. He was welcomed at the airport by Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol Eshetu Legesse, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Amb. Nasir Aminu from the Nigerian embassy in Ethiopia.
Following his arrival, Minister Tuggar briefed President Tinubu on the summit as well as recent diplomatic victories for Nigeria, which extended into the early hours of Friday. Among these successes was the re-election of Amb. Bankole Adeoye as African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and Nigeria’s continued position on the African Union Peace and Security Council.
The briefing included key officials such as Finance Minister Wale Edun, Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, Trade Minister Jumoke Oduwole, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, and Information Minister Muhammed Idris, along with several other prominent figures from the Nigerian government.
This year’s AU summit revolves around the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” which emphasizes reparative justice and racial healing initiatives. President Tinubu is scheduled to speak at the Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, focusing on current security issues, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In addition to security discussions, President Tinubu will engage in meetings related to health financing, the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency, and climate change matters. He is expected to return to Abuja on Monday after the conclusion of the summit.
President Tinubu’s arrival at the AU summit in Ethiopia underscores Nigeria’s active engagement in continental leadership and commitment to peace. With significant diplomatic achievements including key appointments and discussions on critical issues like reparations and security, Nigeria’s presence at the summit highlights its dedication to addressing pressing challenges in Africa.
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