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President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s readiness to host the African Central Bank in accordance with the vision outlined in the Abuja Treaty. During his address at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu conveyed his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the African Union Commission and member states to ensure the bank’s establishment by 2028.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of fostering solidarity among African nations to overcome existing challenges and avoid perpetuating new ones. He highlighted the continent’s struggle against coup-birthed autocracies and the need to uphold democratic governance and economic development.
President Tinubu underscored the significance of addressing obstacles such as climate change and unfair global trade practices while acknowledging the internal hurdles posed by unconstitutional changes of government. He urged for regional cooperation and unity, emphasizing Nigeria and ECOWAS’s commitment to fostering peace and prosperity in West Africa.
Regarding education, President Tinubu emphasized its pivotal role in finding innovative solutions to Africa’s longstanding challenges. He outlined his administration’s efforts to revamp Nigeria’s education sector, including initiatives to enhance school feeding programs, academic curricula, and technological advancements to equip youths for the 21st-century global economy.
Furthermore, President Tinubu extended an invitation to the Africa Counter-Terrorism Summit scheduled for April 2024 in Abuja. The summit aims to address the root causes of violent extremism by expanding discussions beyond military and law enforcement solutions to tackle issues such as poverty, political exclusion, and the spread of extremist ideologies.
