Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, has formally presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, marking the official commencement of her diplomatic mission.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday, signed by its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, ANIPR.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Palais de la Marina on Friday, July 10, 2026, where Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim was officially received by President Wadagni.
Following the ceremony, the Nigerian envoy held discussions with the Beninese President on a wide range of issues aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between both countries.
According to the Ministry, the talks focused on the early convening of the next session of the Nigeria–Benin Joint National Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, expanding private sector-led investments, enhancing collaboration in the energy sector, improving intelligence sharing, and advancing other areas of strategic mutual interest.
The Ministry noted that the presentation of the Letters of Credence formally inaugurates Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim’s diplomatic mandate and underscores the shared commitment of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin to deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting regional integration, and reinforcing the longstanding bonds of friendship and good neighbourliness between the two neighbouring countries.
