Buhari Meets Benin Republic President in Aso Rock

Buhari Meets Benin Republic President in Aso Rock.

The President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, welcomed the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon on Tuesday, at the Aso Rock villa in Abuja.

The two leaders held a private meeting after the Beninese leader arrived at the forecourt of the presidential villa at 11.09 a.m.

Bashir Ahmad, the presidential media aide confirmed the visit in a tweet where he wrote:

“President of Benin Republic, H.E Patrice Talon visits Nigeria, to meet President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja this morning.”

After the meeting between the two leaders, Ahmad confirmed they discussed border, security, and bilateral matters as well as other sub-regional issues.

President @MBuhari bidding farewell to the visiting Beninese leader, President @PatriceTalonPR. The two leaders discussed border, security and bilateral matters as well as other sub-regional issues. pic.twitter.com/tbG7fW3E5o

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) January 19, 2021

The Beninese leader has since departed the Aso Rock presidential villa.