Nigeria backs AU reforms focusing on peace, security, and development financing, pledging support for maritime and standby forces across Africa

The Nigerian Government has endorsed proposed institutional reforms within the African Union, emphasising improvements in peace and security governance.

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Nigeria’s position was presented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima during a closed session of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.

Vice-President Shettima affirmed Nigeria’s support for strengthening democratic institutions and fostering closer cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.

He also highlighted the country’s alignment with reforms aimed at boosting domestic and regional resource mobilisation to ensure more affordable development financing.

“And the adoption of a continental framework on reducing inequality built on credible data, social protection, productive jobs and inclusive industrial policies, among others,” Shettima said, underscoring the broader social and economic objectives of the reforms.

Shettima also commended the African Union Peace and Security Council for endorsing the Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea, intended as a standby force to provide coordinated maritime security responses across the region.

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He pledged Nigeria’s commitment to implementing its role in establishing the force and strengthening the African Union Standby Force, reinforcing the country’s dedication to continental security initiatives.