By Salisu Sani-Idris

Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has reiterated commitment to advancing the union’s Agenda 2063.

Adeoye, who is seeking reelection for the second term, made the pledge in his report card made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

The diplomat also promised to promote good governance and security on the continent.

First elected in 2021, Adeoye said he has made transformative efforts in peace, security and governance and championed conflict prevention and counter-terrorism across Africa.

” Under my leadership, the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), advanced a transformative agenda for peace, security and governance across Africa.

“ We also reinforced AU’s role as a proactive, unified force in addressing continental challenges.

“ We also championed pan-African ideals for effective governance, peace and stability to ensure the realisation of AU’s Agenda 2063.

” Similarly, we facilitated the Ethiopia-Tigray peace process, culminating in the landmark 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.”

The AU commissioner stated that the union advanced the operationalisation of the African
Standby Force, which enhanced Africa’s capacity for rapid response to conflicts.

He noted that AU had also secured sustainable financing for peace operations through the its Consensus Paper on Predictable Financing, contributing to UN Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023).

Adeoye is a diplomat, Nigeria’s ambassador to Ethiopia from 2017 to 2020 and permanent representative to the African Union.

Since February 2021, he has been the AU commissioner for politics, peacekeeping and security. (NAN )(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu