Shettima arrives in Guinea for President Doumbouya’s inauguration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect, Mamady Doumbouya.
Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the president on media and communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Friday.
Mr Nkwocha said, on arrival, Mr Shettima was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the ceremony, scheduled to take place on Saturday at the GLC Stadium in Nongo.
He said the inauguration of Mr Doumbouya follows his victory in the December 2025 general elections, signalling the formal end of a four-year military transition.
The presidential aide also said that vice-president’s attendance at the inauguration affirms Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
He added that Mr Shettima’s attendance at the event demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to the restoration of constitutional order across the sub-region.
Mr Nkwocha said under Mr Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria had continued to position itself as a stabilising force, advocating democratic governance as a prerequisite for regional prosperity.
He said that the visit also serves as a strategic mission to expand the economic corridor between the two West African nations.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Kano
Kano: Fire razes shops, destroys goods worth millions at Singa market
Multiple reports said the inferno engulfed Gidan Gilas, also known as “Gidan Mai,” before spreading to some adjoining structures in the market.
Africa
Africa’s exclusion from Security Council ‘indefensible,’ says UN chief
The secretary-general thanked the African Group at the UN for “unwavering, decisive support” on justice, equality, and reform initiatives.
Economy
NDIC promotes public awareness on deposit insurance, financial stability
The NDIC boss said improved public knowledge of deposit insurance would reinforce trust and resilience within the financial sector.
Politics
Ex-foreign affairs minister defects to APC
Mr Hong said the decision follows extensive consultations with members of his political structure and loyalists across the state.
Health
Health Sovereignty: African leaders target 60% local manufacturing by 2040
For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.
Africa
South African police arrest woman over killing of Nigerian e-hailing driver
The police, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said an investigation has been launched into the incident and that more arrests are imminent.
