Abuja: On Friday, President Bola Tinubu received Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio in Abuja, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional cooperation across West Africa.
Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, it was believed to have focused on regional peace, security, and economic integration within West Africa.
President Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeded President Tinubu in June.
Friday’s talks came four months after Bio assumed the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
On his verified X handle, the Sierra Leonean leader stated that he had arrived in Abuja to speak at Baze University‘s 12th convocation and engage with African business leaders.
Bio’s visit marks his first official trip to Nigeria since assuming the chairmanship of ECOWAS.
Both leaders are expected to strengthen cooperation on democracy promotion, counterterrorism, and sustainable development across ECOWAS member states.
