Tinubu Arrives in Ethiopia for 38th AU Summit, Highlights Nigeria’s Diplomatic Wins
Tinubu Arrives in Ethiopia for 38th AU Summit, Highlights Nigeria’s Diplomatic Wins
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government.
He was received at the airport by Ethiopian 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.
Later, Ambassador Tuggar briefed President Tinubu about the summit and Nigeria’s diplomatic achievements, a session that lasted until about 2 a.m. on Friday. Among these achievements was the re-election of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. Additionally, Nigeria retained its seat on the AU Peace and Security Council, reaffirming the country’s leadership and commitment to peace and security on the continent.
Present at the briefing were 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. Also in attendance were the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
This year’s AU summit, themed Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations, focuses on reparatory justice and racial healing.
President Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a speech at the Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, where discussions will center on security challenges across the continent, including the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Additionally, he will participate in meetings on health financing, the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency, and climate change.
According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja on Monday, February 17.
