Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to attend the inauguration of São Tomé and Principe’s president, according to PRNigeria News. The event takes place in the island nation, with Matawalle representing Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the ceremony.
Beyond the formal proceedings, Matawalle is expected to hold discussions focused on defence cooperation and regional security matters, PRNigeria News reports. The visit underscores Nigeria’s interest in maintaining close ties with São Tomé and Principe, a small Gulf of Guinea state.
The trip follows the recent election of São Tomé’s new president, whose swearing-in has drawn regional delegations. Westernpost.ng also confirmed that Matawalle is Tinubu’s designated envoy for the occasion, while Vietnamese outlet Nhan Dan Online extended congratulations to the incoming leader.
