The Nigerian Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, during an introductory visit at his Lagos residence.
The visit reinforced the longstanding ties and increasing regional cooperation between the two neighbouring West African nations.
President Wadagni arrived at the residence and was received on arrival by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who accompanied him to meet the Nigerian leader.
The meeting between the two Presidents lasted about 30 minutes behind closed doors.
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The visit comes barely a week after President Wadagni assumed office following his victory in Benin Republic’s April 12 presidential election.
Wadagni was inaugurated on May 24, 2026, succeeding former President Patrice Talon.
Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations
President Tinubu had delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the inauguration ceremony held in Cotonou, reaffirming the strong diplomatic and bilateral relations between the two countries.
Nigeria and Benin Republic share deep historical, cultural and economic ties and have continued to collaborate on regional security, trade, economic integration and other initiatives aimed at advancing stability and development within the West African sub-region.
