Nigeria has expressed strong support for proposed institutional reforms within the African Union, particularly those aimed at enhancing peace, security, governance, and democratic institutions across the continent.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar. The statement was released during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to the minister, Nigeria also committed to strengthening collaboration with international financial institutions and the private sector to support the reform agenda. Nigeria’s position was presented by President Bola Tinubu, who was represented at the closed session by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
The country endorsed proposed restructuring measures designed to enhance domestic and regional resource mobilisation to ensure affordable development financing. It also supported the adoption of a continental framework to reduce inequality, anchored on reliable data, social protection programmes, job creation, and inclusive industrial policies.
In addition, Tuggar met with Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom’s Minister for International Development and Africa. Their discussions centred on preparations for President Tinubu’s forthcoming state visit to the United Kingdom and explored new avenues to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the UK.
The talks also covered regional priorities, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to sustained engagement and deeper cooperation in promoting security, good governance, and economic growth.