ABUJA — 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 scheduled for July 27–28, 2026.
The meeting brings together foreign ministers from AU member states to deliberate on key continental issues, including peace and security, regional integration, economic cooperation, sustainable development and institutional reforms within the African Union.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the minister is expected to take part in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and addressing emerging challenges across the continent.
“During the meeting, the Honourable Minister will actively participate in discussions aimed at strengthening continental cooperation and advancing Africa’s collective response to emerging political, economic, humanitarian and security challenges,” the statement said.
The ministry added that Odumegwu-Ojukwu will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts and senior officials of the African Union Commission to promote Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and deepen strategic partnerships.
The AU Executive Council is a key policy organ of the union, responsible for preparing decisions for consideration by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
Nigeria said its participation reflects its commitment to Pan-Africanism, regional peace and stability, democratic governance and economic integration, as well as the implementation of Agenda 2063, the AU’s long-term development framework.
The meeting comes as African countries face shared challenges, including security concerns in several regions, economic pressures and renewed calls for institutional reforms within the African Union.
