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President Tinubu Arrives Ethiopia for African Union Summit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, where key discussions on peace, security, and economic development are set to take place.
Upon arrival, the President was received by Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol, Eshetu Legesse, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and other top officials.
A high-level briefing session, stretching into the early hours of Friday, highlighted Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes, including the re-election of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
Additionally, Nigeria has retained its seat on the AU Peace and Security Council, reaffirming its leadership role in fostering stability across the continent.
The summit, themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” will focus on issues of reparatory justice and racial healing.
President Tinubu is expected to address the AU Peace and Security Council on pressing security concerns, including the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Beyond security matters, Tinubu will also participate in crucial meetings on health financing, the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency, and climate change policies.
Accompanying the President are several key ministers, including Finance Minister Wale Edun, Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, and Information Minister Muhammed Idris, among others.
President Tinubu is scheduled to return to Abuja on Monday, February 17, following the conclusion of the summit.
