Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, at the AU Headquarters.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Tuggar is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level meeting, where he will engage in ministerial consultations, strategic dialogues, side events, and bilateral talks. The engagements align with Nigeria’s commitment to advancing African unity, peace and security, democratic governance, and sustainable development across the continent.
The Minister arrived in Addis Ababa 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 Session precedes the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, slated for February 14–15, 2026. Nigeria’s participation at the 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 implementation of Agenda 2063.
On the margins of the Summit, Ambassador Tuggar is expected to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from African and non-African countries to deepen diplomatic ties and advance shared strategic interests. Nigeria will also host and participate in selected high-level side events, including a Nigerian-led forum on regional partnerships for democracy, underscoring the country’s longstanding commitment to democratic norms, public trust, and institutional strengthening in Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will provide updates on key outcomes and engagements as the sessions progress.
