Benin Republic’s new president, Romuald Wadagni visits Tinubu

President Romuald Wadagni of the Benin Republic visited Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja in early 2024, meeting to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, trade, security cooperation and regional integration within ECOWAS. The two leaders signed agreements on customs facilitation, agricultural trade and joint efforts against cross‑border crime, underscoring a renewed partnership between the neighboring West African nations. Views Nigeria