Jonathan meets Sierra Leone’s President Bio as Tinubu’s special envoy

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has held talks with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio during a courtesy visit to the State House in Freetown, with discussions focused on peace, stability, democratic governance, and regional cooperation in West Africa.

Jonathan said the visit was conducted in his capacity as Special Envoy of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, as well as in his roles representing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and serving as Chairman of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF).

The meeting brought together both leaders for high-level discussions on shared regional priorities, particularly efforts aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and enhancing cooperation across the West African sub-region.

According to Jonathan, the engagement was fruitful and centred on mutual interests and regional stability.

In his remarks, he said:

“Today, I paid a special visit to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, at the State House in Freetown.”

“I visited in my capacity as Special Envoy of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and as Chairman of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF).”

“Our discussions focused on issues of mutual interest and matters relating to peace, stability, democratic governance, and regional cooperation within the West African sub-region.”

“I deeply appreciate President Bio for the warm reception, gracious hospitality, and conviviality extended to me during our fruitful engagements.”

Jonathan also expressed appreciation to President Bio for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him during the visit, describing the engagement as cordial and productive.