Nurudeen Azeez

Operational Planning Chief @unoau_ Support to #AU missions in Somalia, the Sahel, MNJTF, AU-RCI LRA & ASF

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

From April 14-20, UNOAU supported AU assessment of Ghana Formed Police Unit (FPU-5) ahead of deployment to @aussom_ , strengthening readiness for peace operations. Read more: https://t.co/kGj11Qpzww

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

UNOAU supported AU verification of a Burundian contingent preparing for deployment to @aussom_ , strengthening readiness for peace operations. 🔗Read more: https://t.co/uhe4xz2dM5

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

I attended an African Union Consultative Meeting on the Development of an AU Policy on Psychosocial Well-Being Support for Peace Support Operations. The meeting was in response to the increasing operational and psychological demands placed on AU personnel deployed in highly volatile environments and the absence of a standardized, AU-wide policy framework to address these challenges. @UNOAU_

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

I had the privilege of being a facilitator for the 6th ECOWAS Senior Mission Leaders Course (SMLC), hosted at the National Defence College from 9–13 February 2026. It was an abridged course, but largely achieved its full objectives.
I commend the leadership of ECOWAS Commission and the National Defence College, Abuja for this great collaborative effort. The course provided opportunities to share UN best practices and highlights the importance of partnership with regional organizations in Africa.

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

Facilitated a Senior Mission Leadership Course co-organized by ECOWAS and the National Defence College in Abuja, Nigeria with participants from ECOWAS Member States, including senior civilian, military and police personnel.

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

@UNOAU_ ECOWAS Senior Mission Leadership Course.

[National Defence College Nigeria @NigeriaNdc]

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC) Nigeria, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, officially inaugurated the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Senior Mission Leaders Course...

Read more>> https://t.co/BkJrtCwK3N

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

USG @UNDPPA @DicarloRosemary met with UNOAU, @OSE_HoA & @OPESG_Sudan teams during her visit to #AddisAbaba ahead of the #39thAUSummit, engaging on regional peace & security priorities & strengthening coordination across UN presences in the region.🌍

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

I received the NATO Senior Military Liaison Officer today at UNOAU. Our discussions focused on issues of common interest related to how we could work together to support the AU in the areas of strategic lift and training. @UNOAU_

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

Met with Amb. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chad and UNOWAS SRSG, at the Amani Africa High-level Policy Dialogue on Re-energizing AU crisis response and APSA Review that took place yesterday at Hyatt Hotel in Addis Ababa.

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

@TunjiDisu1 Happy birthday to mama.

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

.@UN & @_AfricanUnion cooperation has never been stronger or more necessary. From advancing peace & sustainable development in Africa to pushing for climate justice & reforming global finance - our shared goals are clear.

@antonioguterres' full remarks:
https://t.co/z3L0WtTO3l

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

🌍UNOAU is at #COP30 advancing Africa’s voice on Climate, Peace & Security. Follow our side events on climate finance, partnerships, and policy dialogue for a resilient, peaceful Africa. Learn more: 🔗https://t.co/50TNq3Ymb9

#UNOAU #WPS #Africa #ClimateAction #Peace

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

I was at the Second African Union Lessons Learned Forum in Abuja Nigeria, where I was a panelist on two separate sessions on the “New Era of Peace Enforcement” and “the operatuonalization of the ASF”.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

📺Watch: SRSG @parfait_onanga briefs the Security Council on strengthening the partnership between @UN-@_AfricanUnion on issues of peace & security in Africa, including the work of @UNOAU_

🔗https://t.co/S2EHuy06yg
#UNSC #AUPSC #PeaceAndSecurity

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Colonel Rahul Sachan, representing the @UNOAU_, reiterated the remarks of the SRSG and Head of Office, H.E. @parfait_onanga, and mentioned that the UN, through the UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, remains steadfast and committed to support the AU-led efforts to promote peace and security across Africa, including the implementation of the Permanent COHA in Tigray, Ethiopia, and noted that all SOPs, frameworks, guidelines must be practical and implementable on ground.

[Nurudeen Azeez @feruke1964]

Interesting engagement today during the High Level Dialogue on “Shifts in Global Dynamics and their Impact on the AU-UN
Partnership: The Case of AUSSOM”.

[Balqiis Insights @BalqiisInsights]

Our Founder, @SeraGaid, participated in a high-level panel on peace and security in Africa, moderated by Anna Reuss, Regional Director of the Peace & Security Competence Center Africa at FES Dakar. The discussion featured distinguished experts Prof. Paul Williams (@ElliottSchoolGW) and Nurudeen Azeez (@feruke1964) from @unoau_, offering critical insights on regional security challenges.

@africa_amani

[AUSSOM @aussom_]

Today in #Mogadishu, SRCC & Head of #AUSSOM Amb. El-Hadji Ibrahima Diene hosted a high-level U.S. delegation led by @USAfricaCommand Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson & U.S. Ambassador Richard Riley at AUSSOM HQ.

They discussed #AU–#AFRICOM support for Somali Security Forces,  operations against Al-Shabaab, & enhancing cooperation for long-term stability.

Amb. Diene highlighted AUSSOM's role in Somali-led peace processes, while Gen. Anderson praised the Mission's impact on stabilising Somalia and the Horn of Africa. This is Gen. Anderson's first regional visit since assuming command.

Also present were Deputy Force Commander Maj. Gen. Peter Muteti & Police Commissioner Hillary Sao Kanu among other senior officials.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

On #IYD2025, we celebrate the determination, creativity & leadership of young people everywhere, driving change for a just, peaceful & sustainable future. 🔗Read @UN SG's full message: https://t.co/K1EUXci8wC

#YouthLeadPeace #Youth4Peace #Youth4SDGs #YouthDay

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

on 22 July, the #AU #MVCM HoM, Major General Samad Akesode, met w/ the #NRC Commissioner, Ato Temesgn Tilahun in #AddisAbeba, to discuss challenges hindering the #DDR process, paused since 26 June, and align strategies for #COHA implementation. #AU reaffirmed its support.1/2