President Tinubu arrives in Addis Ababa for AU Summit
By Sabiu Abdullahi
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on an official visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union (AU) heads of state and government.
President Tinubu arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday night, touching down past 10 p.m.
Accompanying him on the trip is a delegation of ministers and other high-ranking government officials.
The Presidency had previously announced Tinubu’s participation in the summit, where he is set to engage in discussions with other African leaders on various pertinent issues.
These discussions include deliberations on institutional reforms within the African Union, strategies for peace and security across the continent, as well as focused dialogues on thematic concerns like climate change.
Furthermore, President Tinubu will be involved in shaping the African Union’s agenda and priorities within the framework of the G20, underscoring the continental body’s stance on global issues.
The overarching theme of this year’s summit is ‘Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.’
This theme reflects the collective commitment of African nations towards enhancing educational opportunities and outcomes across the continent.
In addition to his engagements at the AU summit, President Tinubu will also participate in an extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in his capacity as the chairman of the regional body.
This dual representation underscores Nigeria’s active role in both continental and regional initiatives aimed at fostering cooperation and development across Africa.
