Tinubu holds talks with Sierra Leone’s President Bio in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Although details of their discussions were not made public, the meeting is believed to have focused on regional peace, security and economic integration in West Africa.

Bio, who currently serves as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, took over the role from Tinubu in June.

The visit is President Bio’s first official trip to Nigeria since assuming the ECOWAS chairmanship. It also comes as he prepares to speak at the 12th convocation of Baze University, Abuja, and meet with African business leaders.

Both leaders are expected to explore ways of strengthening cooperation in democracy promotion, counterterrorism efforts and sustainable development across ECOWAS member countries.