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Tinubu Receives New Benin President in Lagos

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  • Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with the new President of Benin Republic, Romuald Wadagni, in Lagos.
  • The two leaders held a closed-door meeting for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Wadagni, who won the April 12, 2026 presidential election, was inaugurated on May 24, 2026, succeeding Patrice Talon.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu hosted the newly inaugurated President of Benin Republic, Romuald Wadagni, at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The meeting, which took place on Monday afternoon, saw the Beninish leader accompanied by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

President Wadagni arrived in Lagos and was received by Governor Sanwo-Olu at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport before proceeding to meet with President Tinubu. The two leaders engaged in a private discussion behind closed doors for about 30 minutes.

Wadagni secured victory in the presidential election held on April 12, 2026, and was officially sworn into office on May 24, 2026, taking over from former President Patrice Talon. Nigeria and Benin Republic share a border and maintain a strong relationship as allies in regional cooperation.

President Tinubu had previously delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at Wadagni's inauguration ceremony the previous weekend, underscoring the importance Nigeria places on its relationship with its West African neighbor.

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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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