Nigeria maintained its strategic positions at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, with President Bola Tinubu attending. The nation retained its seat on the AU Peace and Security Council, and Bankole Adeoye was re-elected as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. Tinubu will address major issues, including security challenges and health financing, during the summit, which focuses on reparatory justice.
Nigeria has achieved a significant feat by maintaining its leadership roles at the ongoing African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa. President Bola Tinubu arrived in the Ethiopian capital late Thursday night to take part in the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Eshetu Legesse, the Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol, and key Nigerian officials, including Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During briefings conducted until the early hours of Friday, Minister Tuggar informed President Tinubu about Nigeria’s diplomatic successes, notably the re-election of Bankole Adeoye as the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. Furthermore, Nigeria retained its seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council, underscoring the nation’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the continent.
Accompanying President Tinubu are prominent officials such as Wale Edun, Minister of Finance; Abubakar Badaru, Minister of Defence; and Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Trade and Investment, among others. This year’s summit centers on the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” highlighting issues of reparatory justice and racial healing.
At the summit, President Tinubu is scheduled to speak at the AU Peace and Security Council meeting, which will address various security challenges in Africa, including emerging conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Additionally, he will engage in discussions regarding health financing, the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency, and climate change initiatives. President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja on February 17, 2023.
In summary, Nigeria has successfully retained key positions within the AU during President Tinubu’s attendance at the summit in Ethiopia. The President is set to address critical issues, including security, health financing, and climate initiatives, reaffirming Nigeria’s dedication to leadership and peace on the continent. The current summit emphasizes the need for reparatory justice and healing for people of African descent.
Original Source: businessday.ng
