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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Arrives Ethiopia for African Union Executive Council Meeting
By Iyojo Ameh
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the African Union (AU) Executive Council Meeting taking place from July 27 to 28, 2026.
The Executive Council meeting brings together foreign ministers from AU member states to deliberate on key issues affecting the continent, including regional integration, peace and security, institutional reforms within the African Union, sustainable development, economic cooperation, and the implementation of decisions adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Odumegwu-Ojukwu will take part in discussions aimed at strengthening continental cooperation and advancing Africa’s collective response to emerging political, economic, humanitarian and security challenges.
The minister is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with her counterparts and senior officials of the African Union Commission to promote Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities and deepen strategic partnerships across the continent.
The ministry said Nigeria’s participation at the meeting reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to the ideals of Pan-Africanism, regional peace and stability, democratic governance, economic integration, and the implementation of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
It added that Nigeria remains committed to providing constructive leadership within the African Union while working with other member states to promote a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and integrated Africa.