Nigeria will continue to work together with other African
countries to ensure that the African Union becomes a stronger and more robust
organization for the benefit of the continent and its people, according to Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Prof. Osinbajo, who is acting President spoke earlier today while
receiving a Special Envoy from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti,
at the Presidential Villa
According to the Vice President, "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."
The Special Envoy, Ahmed Cheick Moumin 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 was 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.
Responding, Prof. Osinbajo welcomed the Special Envoy, noting that
Nigeria and Djibouti do enjoy "very good diplomatic relationship over the
years," and also 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.
Meanwhile, last night, -Sunday-President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo spoke on phone, reviewing local and other developments
including the situation in Gambia, where Nigerian troops are playing a leading
role in resolving the fallouts of that country's presidential election.
Both the President, who is on vacation and the Vice
President in Abuja also discussed other pertinent national issues.
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