Tinubu Hosts Newly Inaugurated Benin President Wadagni in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Lagos received the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, for a brief introductory meeting.

According to a statement from the Presidency, Tinubu hosted the visiting leader at his Ikoyi residence, where both presidents held a closed-door discussion lasting about 30 minutes.

Wadagni, who arrived earlier in the day, was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before being escorted to the President’s residence for the meeting.

The engagement marks Wadagni’s first bilateral visit with President Tinubu since assuming office about a week ago.

Although details of their discussions were not disclosed, the visit comes shortly after Wadagni’s inauguration on May 24, 2026, following his victory in the April 12 presidential election, succeeding former President Patrice Talon.

Vice President Kashim Shettima had represented Nigeria at Wadagni’s inauguration ceremony.

Benin Republic shares a western border with Nigeria and remains one of the country’s closest neighbours, with both nations maintaining strong cooperation in areas such as trade, regional security, and multilateral engagement under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

President Tinubu previously served as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government between 2023 and 2024.