The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU).
The session is scheduled to hold from Wednesday, February 11, to Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the African Union Headquarters, ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government slated for February 14 to 15, 2026.
Ambassador Tuggar, who arrived in Addis Ababa on Monday, February 9, was warmly received by Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye, alongside Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires in Ethiopia, Ambassador Nasir Aminu, and officials of the Nigerian Mission.
During the Executive Council Session, the Foreign Affairs Minister is expected to participate in a series of ministerial meetings, high-level dialogues, side events, and bilateral engagements. These activities are in line with Nigeria’s commitment to promoting African unity, peace and security, democratic governance, and sustainable development across the continent.
Nigeria’s engagement at the forthcoming AU Summit will focus on key continental priorities, including peace and security, democratic governance, institutional resilience, economic integration, development financing, health security, climate resilience, and the effective implementation of Agenda 2063.
On the margins of the Summit, Ambassador Tuggar is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from various African and non-African countries, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic relations and advancing shared strategic interests.
In addition, Nigeria will host and participate in selected high-level side events during the Session, including a Nigerian-led forum on regional partnerships for democracy, underscoring the country’s longstanding commitment to democratic values, public trust, and institutional strengthening across Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would provide updates on key outcomes and engagements as the meetings progress.
