Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said Nigeria will continue to work together with other African countries to ensure that the African Union (AU) becomes a stronger and more robust organization for the benefit of the continent and its people.
Osinbajo, who is acting President, spoke while receiving a Special Envoy from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, Ali Farah Assoweh, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said: “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.”
Osinbajo maintained that Nigeria and Djibouti enjoy very good diplomatic relationship over the years.
He also expressed appreciation to the President of Djibouti for the country’s support to Nigeria in various international platforms.
He said the Federal Government would consider Djibouti’s candidate for AU seat, observing that the position is one that has to be occupied by the right person.
The statement revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari and Osinbajo spoke on phone on Sunday night, reviewing local and other developments including the situation in Gambia, where Nigerian troops are playing a leading role in resolving the crisis that followed that country’s presidential election.
