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Tinubu Returns To Abuja After AU Meeting In Accra

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).

Tinubu, who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 pm on Sunday, was received by some senior officials of the government.

While in Ghana, the President, who attended in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), provided updates on developments at the regional organization.

In his speech at the meeting, Tinubu highlighted some of the bloc’s achievements and challenges of ECOWAS.

He showcased ECOWAS’ progress in counter-terrorism, electoral support, economic integration, humanitarian efforts, education, health, energy, mines, and agriculture.

The President 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.

He 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, the President 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.

On the sidelines of the meeting, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, agreeing to continue working together to advance bilateral interests.

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