Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni, in Benin Republic. Photo credit: Stanley Nkwocha/X
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Benin, describing both countries as nations bound by a shared history, culture, trade and regional security interests.
Shettima stated this on Sunday in Cotonou, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni, according to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, the Vice President said Nigeria’s participation reflected what he described as President Tinubu’s “unwavering, deep-seated commitment to strengthening ties with our neighbours.”
“Our presence here in Cotonou underlines President Tinubu’s unwavering, deep-seated commitment to strengthening ties with our neighbours,” Shettima said.
