- This year’s summit is themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”
- Tuggar highlighted the launch of the Regional Partnership for Democracy
- Nigeria is also already reaping benefits from the summit, securing hosting rights for African monetary institutions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th African Union Heads of State and Government Ordinary Session, as well as the 30th General Assembly, scheduled for February 14 and 15, 2026.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Shettima was welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Belete Mola, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.
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Nigerian officials on hand included Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Permanent Secretary Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, and other senior diplomats.
Upon arrival, Ambassador Tuggar briefed Shettima on his schedule for the summit, which includes participation in high-level side events and bilateral meetings aimed at boosting Nigeria’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties across Africa.
This year’s summit is themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”, with a focus on improving water management, sanitation infrastructure, and advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 development goals.
Speaking to reporters after the briefing, Tuggar highlighted the launch of the Regional Partnership for Democracy, describing it as a key initiative to strengthen democratic governance across the continent.
Nigeria is also already reaping benefits from the summit, securing hosting rights for African monetary institutions, according to Tuggar, as the country continues to expand its influence in regional affairs.
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