Shettima Strengthens Nigeria‑Benin Relations at Wadagni’s Inauguration

At the inauguration of Benin’s new President Blaise Compaoré Wadagni (often referred to as “Wadagni”), Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima attended and used the occasion to reaffirm and deepen the bilateral partnership between Nigeria and Benin. He highlighted cooperation on security, trade, border management, and infrastructure projects, emphasizing shared cultural ties and the need for coordinated efforts to combat cross‑border crime and boost economic integration in the West African region. The event marked a diplomatic push to strengthen ties and promote regional stability. Views Nigeria