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Nigeria Secures Seat on AU Bank Board

Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.

By japhet samuel

1 min read 23 views Updated Aug 26, 2026
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the development marked a significant diplomatic milestone.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who signed the statement, said that Nigeria also secured representation on the Board of the African Monetary Institute through the Technical Convergence Committee.

The statement read, “A major highlight of the session was the Council’s agreement to grant Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank. This landmark development underscores Nigeria’s strategic role in shaping Africa’s financial architecture.”

According to the ministry, the decision reflects Nigeria’s “technical capacity, economic significance, and commitment to advancing Africa’s monetary integration agenda.”

Tuggar added that the outcomes further consolidate the country’s leadership role in promoting economic integration, institutional development, and democratic governance across the continent.

On peace and security, the statement said candidates jointly endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States were successfully elected into the AU Peace and Security Council.

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Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.According to a...

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  • Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.
  • Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.According to a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the development marked a significant diplomatic milestone.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who signed the statement, said that Nigeria also secured representation on the Board of the African Monetary Institute through the Technical Convergence Committee.The statement read, “A major highlight of the session was the Council’s agreement to grant Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank.
  • This landmark development underscores Nigeria’s strategic role in shaping Africa’s financial architecture.”According to the ministry, the decision reflects Nigeria’s “technical capacity, economic significance, and commitment to advancing Africa’s monetary integration agenda.”Tuggar added that the outcomes further consolidate the country’s leadership role in promoting economic integration, institutional development, and democratic governance across the continent.On peace and security, the statement said candidates jointly endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States were successfully elected into the AU Peace and Security Council.
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