President Bola Tinubu arrived in Ethiopia to attend the AU summit focused on reparatory justice and peace. He received a briefing on Nigeria’s diplomatic achievements, including a secure position on the AU Peace and Security Council and the re-election of Amb. Bankole Adeoye. Discussions at the summit will address critical issues such as health financing and climate change, with a focus on security challenges in the region.
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The President was warmly welcomed at the airport by Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol Eshetu Legesse, Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, and Amb. Nasir Aminu, who represents the Nigerian embassy in Ethiopia.
Upon arrival, Minister Tuggar provided President Tinubu with a briefing about the summit and Nigeria’s recent diplomatic achievements, which included the re-election of Amb. Bankole Adeoye as the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. This meeting extended until approximately 2 a.m. on Friday morning, according to Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman.
Nigeria also successfully retained its position on the African Union Peace and Security Council, reinforcing the nation’s leadership and dedication to fostering peace and security across the African continent, as emphasized by Minister Tuggar. This was highlighted during a briefing that also included senior cabinet members.
The summit’s central theme revolves around “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” aiming to address reparatory justice and foster racial healing. President Tinubu is scheduled to address the Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, which will deliberate on pressing security challenges, including heightened conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In addition to his speech, President Tinubu will engage in discussions centered on health financing, the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency, and solutions to climate change issues. Following the summit, the President is expected to return to Abuja on Monday.
In conclusion, President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the AU summit signifies Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to peace, security, and solidarity within the African continent. Notably, the President’s engagement in crucial discussions on reparations, health financing, and climate change exemplifies the collaborative efforts necessary to address Africa’s pressing challenges. His return to Abuja on Monday will mark the end of this pivotal diplomatic engagement.
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