Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Guinea to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinean leader Mamady Doumbouya, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between both countries.
The Vice President’s presence underscores Nigeria’s continued commitment to constructive engagement with West African neighbours amid evolving political transitions in the sub-region.
Guinea occupies a strategic position within the Mano River and wider ECOWAS corridor, making stability and dialogue with Conakry a matter of regional importance for Abuja.
According to diplomatic sources, Shettima is expected to convey President Tinubu’s message of goodwill, emphasising Nigeria’s preference for peaceful governance, regional cooperation, and inclusive economic development.
The visit also provides an opportunity to reinforce bilateral ties in areas such as trade, security collaboration, democratic transition frameworks, and regional integration.
Nigeria’s participation at the ceremony signals a pragmatic diplomatic posture: engaging Guinea at a critical juncture while encouraging outcomes that support stability in West Africa.
Analysts note that sustained dialogue, rather than isolation, remains central to Nigeria’s foreign-policy approach in the sub-region.
The inauguration is expected to attract several African leaders and international observers, reflecting Guinea’s strategic relevance and the broader implications of its political trajectory for regional security and economic cooperation.
The National Patriots urge Nigeria to seize this moment to champion a Union of Gulf of Guinea States. Led by Nigeria, such a bloc would strengthen maritime security, deepen economic integration, and project collective stability across the Gulf—through dialogue, coordination, and shared prosperity.
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