By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter
STRENGTHENING HER influence in African diplomacy, Nigeria marked key achievements as President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU)
Heads of State and Government. His visit comes amid discussions on security challenges, economic reforms, and reparatory justice for Africans.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar led a late-night briefing with the President, detailing key diplomatic achievements, including the re-election of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.
Nigeria also retained its seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council, further cementing its leadership role on the continent.
The President’s delegation includes Finance Minister Wale Edun, Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, Information Minister Muhammad Idris, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal, and Minister of State for Finance Doris Uzoka-Anite.
Also in attendance were Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, and Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff.
This year’s AU Summit, themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” highlights reparatory justice and racial healing.
Tinubu is expected to address African leaders at a Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, where discussions will focus on escalating conflicts, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beyond security, the President will participate in meetings addressing health financing, climate change, and the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency.
His engagements emphasised Nigeria’s strategic role in shaping continental policies.
President Tinubu is scheduled to return to Abuja on Monday, February 17.
