Nigeria has scored major diplomatic and institutional wins at the recently concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), reinforcing its leadership role in economic integration, peace, security, and democratic governance on the continent.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the AU Council granted Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, underlining the country’s strategic influence in shaping Africa’s financial architecture.
Nigeria also secured representation on the Board of the Technical Convergence Committee of the African Monetary Institute, the precursor to the establishment of the African Central Bank, signaling its technical capacity, economic weight, and commitment to advancing Africa’s monetary integration agenda.
On peace and security, candidates endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) were successfully elected to the AU Peace and Security Council, reflecting strong regional cohesion and a shared commitment to maintaining stability across the continent.
Nigeria further demonstrated leadership in democratic governance by hosting a Ministerial High-Level Panel Discussion on Regional Partnerships for Democracy, which drew ministers, senior officials, and delegates from across Africa and beyond.
The panel facilitated discussions on strengthening democratic institutions, fostering inclusive governance, and promoting collaborative regional approaches to sustaining democratic values.The outcomes of the AU session reaffirm Nigeria’s dedication to the AU’s goals of economic integration, institutional development, peace, security, and democratic governance.
The Federal Government said it remains committed to working with member states and regional bodies to advance Africa’s prosperity and sustainable development.