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

The Vice President is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the ceremony scheduled to take place at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

On arrival at the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport, he was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, S.E.M Olushegun Adjadi Bakari; Ambassador-designate of Nigeria to the Republic of Benin, Amb. Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim; Minister Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Amb. Bukar Kalambe; and Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Emmanuel Nwosa.

He was subsequently briefed on the inauguration itinerary by the Foreign Minister and other senior diplomats.

Vice President Shettima praised the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, describing them as important for continued cultural, diplomatic and socio-economic cooperation.

He is accompanied by senior government officials and aides, and is expected to return to Nigeria after the engagement.