President Bola Ahmed 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.
His visit demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation, focusing on peace, security, and economic development.
Tinubu was received at the airport by Ethiopia’s 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.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Ambassador Tuggar later briefed the President on the summit’s agenda and key diplomatic milestones achieved by Nigeria. The briefing, which extended until 2 a.m. on Friday, highlighted Nigeria’s re-election to the African Union Peace and Security Council and the successful reappointment of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
Commenting on the achievements, Ambassador Tuggar emphasized that these developments reinforce Nigeria’s leadership role in African affairs and its commitment to peace and stability on the continent.