Nigeria to work for stronger AU – Osinbajo

ACTING President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that Nigeria will continue to work together with other African countries to ensure that the African Union (AU) becomes a stronger and more robust organisation for the benefit of the continent and its people.

Receiving Ali Farah Assoweh, a Special Envoy from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, he explained that it is important for Africa to always put the best foot forward “and we will continue to work together with the President of Djibouti to make AU stronger and more robust.”

Ali Farah Assoweh brought a message addressed to the Nigerian President, regarding Djibouti’s interest in one of the positions up for contest in the AU elections scheduled for later this month, seeking Nigeria’s support.

The Djibouti’s Presidential Special Envoy who is also the country’s Justice Minister stated that his country is requesting that Nigeria should consider supporting its candidate for Deputy Chairman of the African Union Commission, and expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government for the hospitality he and his delegation has enjoyed since his arrival in the country.

Osinbajo noted that Nigeria and Djibouti enjoy “very good diplomatic relationship over the years,” and expressed appreciation to the President of Djibouti for the country’s support of Nigeria in various international platforms.

He assured that the Federal Government would consider the candidate, observing that the position is one that has to be occupied by the right person. The Vice President then sent warm greetings to the President of Djibouti.