PHOTO NEWS: VP Shettima arrives Benin Republic for Wadagni inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the capital of the Benin Republic, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni.

Shettima is attending the ceremony as a special guest and is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 24, at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou.

On arrival at the Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport, the Vice President was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, alongside Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Benin, Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, Minister at the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou, Bukar Kalambe, and Head of Chancery, Emmanuel Nwosa.

According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President was briefed on the inauguration itinerary by Beninese officials and other diplomats upon arrival.

Shettima also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and socio-economic relations with Benin Republic, describing the longstanding relationship between both countries as important and strategic.

The Vice President, who is accompanied by senior aides and government officials, is expected to return to Nigeria after the engagement.