AMB BANKOLE ADEOYE ELECTED AS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS, PEACE AND SECURITY

……. As FGN THANKS ECOWAS Member States For Support

Oru Leonard

Ambassador Bankole Adeoye of Nigeria has been elected as the next Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security in the African Union Commission.

According to a statement signed at Abuja by the spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ferdinand Nwonye on Tuesday, 9 February, 2021, The Federal Government of Nigeria appreciated the role played by ECOWAS Member States in unanimously supporting the election of Ambassador Adeoye.

“The Government of Nigeria is grateful to the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government for their invaluable overwhelming cooperation and support to the Nigerian candidate.

“At the same time, the Federal Government deeply appreciates all the 54 Heads of State and Government of African States. The overwhelming support, a resounding vote by the 55 Member States.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is grateful to the Special Envoys of Mr. President, who led from the frontlines in the campaign for the candidacy of Ambassador ADEOYE, and deeply appreciates their efforts” the statement