President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in 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 visit demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to
regional cooperation, focusing on peace, security, and economic development.
Tinubu was received at the airport by Ethiopia’s
Deputy Chief of Protocol, Eshetu Legesse, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the charge d’affaires of the Nigerian
embassy in Ethiopia, Ambassador Nasir Aminu.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Ambassador Tuggar later
briefed the President on the summit’s agenda and key diplomatic milestones
achieved by Nigeria.
The briefing, which extended until 2 a.m. on Friday,
highlighted Nigeria’s re-election to the African Union Peace and Security
Council and the successful reappointment of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as AU
Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
Commenting on the achievements, Ambassador Tuggar
emphasized that these developments reinforce Nigeria’s leadership role in
African affairs and its commitment to peace and stability on the continent.
The high-level briefing also included key government
officials such as Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Defence Abubakar
Badaru, Minister of Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Aviation
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Information and National Orientation Muhammed Idris,
Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal, and Minister of State for Finance
Doris Uzoka-Anite.
Additionally, Director-General of the National
Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, and Chief of Naval Staff,
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, were in attendance.
This year’s AU Summit, themed “Justice for Africans
and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” will focus on reparatory
justice and racial healing.
Tinubu is also expected to deliver a speech at the
African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, addressing security
challenges across the continent, including the escalating conflict in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Furthermore, the President will participate in
discussions on health financing, the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating
Agency, and climate change initiatives.
President Tinubu is scheduled to return to Abuja on Monday, February 17.
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