Tinubu hosts ECOWAS Chair, Maada Bio, for strategic talks in Abuja

The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, held talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Friday night.

President Bio arrived at the Presidential Villa around 9 p.m., where he was welcomed by senior Nigerian government officials.

The visit comes shortly after ECOWAS dismissed recent allegations by the United States of a so-called “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The regional body described the claims as false, baseless, and capable of undermining peace and unity across West Africa.

Although official details of the meeting have not been made public, discussions are believed to have centred on regional security, political stability, and economic cooperation among member nations.

Before his arrival, President Bio confirmed on his verified X handle that he was leaving Freetown for Abuja to deliver the commencement address at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of Baze University and to attend a high-level investment forum.

President Tinubu, who previously served as ECOWAS Chairman, hosted the Sierra Leonean leader as part of ongoing consultations to strengthen the bloc and address emerging challenges within the region.

While outcomes of the closed-door session are still awaited, the meeting highlights ECOWAS’ renewed commitment to regional solidarity and collective action amid increasing international scrutiny of West African affairs.

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