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Tinubu Returns From AU Meeting In Ghana

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5 months ago

Jul 22, 2024.

Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the AU’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Ghana.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU).

Arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 PM on Sunday, Tinubu was welcomed by senior government officials.

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During his stay in Ghana, Tinubu, in his role as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), provided updates on the organization’s regional developments.

In his speech at the meeting, Tinubu highlighted ECOWAS’ achievements and challenges, focusing on counter-terrorism, electoral support, economic integration, humanitarian efforts, education, health, energy, mines, and agriculture.

Tinubu noted the activation of a Standby Force to counter terrorism, support for member states in enhancing electoral and governance processes, and the implementation of activities to consolidate the free trade area, customs union, and common market.

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The President also highlighted ECOWAS’ humanitarian efforts, including a $9 million allocation to assist persons of concern, and support for frontline member states in the fight against terrorism.

However, President Tinubu acknowledged the bloc’s challenges, including multiple threats, geopolitical rivalries, terrorism, food insecurity, climate change, and misinformation.

He emphasized ECOWAS’ commitment to dialogue with member states, maintaining unity, and convening a Special Extra-ordinary Summit on the future of the Community.