The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, at the Palais de la Marina on 10 July 2026.
Following the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim held fruitful discussions with President Wadagni on issues of mutual interest aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. The discussions focused on the early convening of the next session of the Nigeria–Benin Joint National Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, expanding private sector-led investments, enhancing collaboration in the energy sector, improving intelligence sharing, and advancing other shared priorities of strategic importance to both countries.
The Ministry notes that the presentation of Letters of Credence marks the formal commencement of Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim’s diplomatic mandate and reaffirms the commitment of both countries to deepening cooperation, promoting regional integration, and strengthening the bonds of friendship and good neighbourliness.
Signed:
Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, anipr
Spokesperson
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja
Sunday, 12 July 2026
