Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday reaffirmed Nigeria’s continued commitment to peace and stability in the West African region.
He stated this in Abidjan during the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire.
Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President expressed confidence in President Ouattara’s continued leadership and wished him success in his new mandate.
Shettima assured that Nigeria will continue to deepen its partnership with other countries to advance peace, stability, security, and prosperity across the West African region.
He also noted that both Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire will further strengthen their economic ties through agriculture and trade relations.
The Vice President conveyed the warm congratulations of President Tinubu to President Ouattara.