The African leaders “underscored the importance of historical justice, truth, remembrance, reparatory justice, and the preservation of the dignity of African peoples”.
Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the movement of diplomats and government officials between the two countries.
Mr Tuggar said Nigeria also pledged to ensure stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.
Mr Shettima also declared the support of Nigeria on strengthening democratic institutions.
The secretary-general thanked the African Group at the UN for “unwavering, decisive support” on justice, equality, and reform initiatives.
For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.
Second lady Nana Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the 30th African First Ladies’ Assembly.
The theme of the summit is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”
The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union began on Wednesday in Addis Ababa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement, said he informed UN secretary-general António Guterres on January 12 about the decision.
