During the just-concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, Nigeria recorded major diplomatic and institutional gains, strengthening its leadership role in advancing Africa’s economic integration, peace, security, and democratic governance.
A key highlight of the session was the Council’s agreement to grant Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank. The development is seen as a landmark step that underscores Nigeria’s strategic position in shaping Africa’s financial architecture. The decision also extends Nigeria’s representation to the Board of the Technical Convergence Committee of the African Monetary Institute, which serves as the precursor to the establishment of the African Central Bank.
These developments affirm Nigeria’s technical capacity, economic importance, and commitment to advancing Africa’s monetary integration agenda.
In the area of peace and security, the session witnessed the successful election of candidates collectively agreed upon by the Economic Community of West African States to the Peace and Security Council. The outcome reflects strong cohesion, cooperation, and unity among ECOWAS Member States, as well as the region’s shared commitment to promoting stability and collective security across the continent.
Furthermore, Nigeria demonstrated leadership in strengthening democratic governance across Africa by organising a Ministerial High-Level Panel Discussion on Regional Partnerships for Democracy. The event attracted ministers, senior government officials, and delegates from the West African region, across the continent, and from the international community. The panel facilitated constructive dialogue on strengthening democratic institutions, fostering inclusive governance, and enhancing collaborative regional approaches to sustaining democratic values.
Nigeria’s engagements and outcomes at the 39th Executive Session of the Executive Council reaffirm the country’s commitment to the ideals and objectives of the African Union, particularly in promoting economic integration, institutional development, peace, security, and democratic governance across the continent.
The Federal Government of Nigeria remains committed to working with Member States and regional bodies to advance Africa’s shared prosperity and sustainable development.
