NIGERIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER LEADS DELEGATION TO AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SESSION IN ADDIS ABABA 

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead the country’s delegation at the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, scheduled for February 11–12, 2026.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said Ambassador Tuggar will participate in ministerial consultations, strategic dialogues, side events, and bilateral meetings aimed at advancing Africa’s unity, peace, security, democratic governance, and sustainable development.

Ambassador Tuggar arrived on Monday, February 9, and was received by Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Berhanu Tsegaye, alongside Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Ethiopia, Ambassador Nasir Aminu, and officials of the Nigerian Mission.

The Executive Council meeting is a precursor to the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU, set for February 14–15, 2026. Nigeria’s engagement at the summit will focus on peace and security, democratic governance, institutional resilience, economic integration, development financing, health security, climate resilience, and the implementation of Agenda 2063.

On the sidelines of the session, Ambassador Tuggar is expected to hold bilateral discussions with counterparts from African and non-African countries to strengthen diplomatic relations and advance shared strategic interests. Nigeria will also lead and participate in high-level side events, including a forum on regional partnerships for democracy, highlighting the country’s ongoing commitment to democratic norms and institutional strengthening in Africa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs promised to provide updates on outcomes and key engagements throughout the sessions.