Nigeria celebrates retaining significant posts at the African Union summit as President Bola Tinubu arrives in Addis Ababa. Key diplomatic victories include the re-election of AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and Nigeria’s continuation on the AU Peace and Security Council. The summit focuses on reparatory justice and includes discussions on pressing issues such as health financing and climate change.
On Thursday, Nigeria achieved notable success at the African Union (AU) summit, as President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Heads of State and Government. His arrival was marked by a warm welcome from Eshetu Legesse, Ethiopia’s Deputy Chief of Protocol, along with Nigerian officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Nasir Aminu of the Nigerian embassy.
During a briefing that extended into the early hours of Friday, Minister Tuggar informed President Tinubu of Nigeria’s diplomatic victories, including the re-election of Bankole Adeoye as the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. Additionally, Nigeria retained its seat on the AU Peace and Security Council, emphasizing the nation’s ongoing commitment to peace and security across the African continent.
Accompanying President Tinubu are prominent ministers including Wale Edun (Finance), Abubakar Badaru (Defence), and Jumoke Oduwole (Trade and Investment), alongside military and intelligence leadership. This year’s summit, themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” will address issues of reparatory justice and racial healing for African nations.
President Tinubu is expected to address challenges facing the continent during the Summit-level meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council, including the rising conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He will also engage in discussions regarding health financing, the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency, and strategies to combat climate change.
The President’s visit to Ethiopia is set to conclude with his return to Abuja on Monday, February 17.
In summary, Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role within the African Union by retaining key positions amid significant discussions on pressing continental issues. President Tinubu’s attendance at the summit underscores Nigeria’s dedication to promoting peace, security, and justice in Africa. The ongoing dialogues on critical matters such as health financing and climate change are vital as Nigeria navigates its foreign policy objectives on the continent.
Original Source: businessday.ng
