Tinubu Set To Participate In African Union Mid-Year Meeting In Ghana

Tinubu Set To Participate In African Union Mid-Year Meeting In Ghana

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana on Saturday, July 20, to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and African Union Member States. This information was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity…….. CONTINUE READING

In his capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu will address the gathering on the progress of regional integration across Africa, highlighting achievements and challenges encountered in West Africa since the last meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, in July 2023.

As part of his responsibilities, President Tinubu will present the ‘2024 Report on the State of the Community’, focusing on key areas such as peace, regional security, governance, economic integration, humanitarian and social development, as well as energy, mines, and agriculture.

The meeting, aligned with the AU’s 2024 theme ‘Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century’, serves as a pivotal platform for the AU and RECs to synchronize efforts and advance the continental integration agenda. Established in 2017, the Mid-Year Coordination Meeting supersedes the previous June/July summits.

President Tinubu’s participation in Accra will encompass discussions on evaluating the AU’s early warning systems and conflict prevention mechanisms, alongside fostering collaboration among regional economic communities to expedite integration efforts.

The statement further confirmed that President Tinubu, accompanied by senior government officials, will return upon the meeting’s conclusion, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and integration.