5th President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has landed in Abuja, Capital of Nigeria, to preside over an Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Bio is the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); the Sierra Leonean President will meet with other leaders of the Bloc for “constructive deliberations” to tackle “urgent challenges” facing the region.
President Bio posted on X: “I arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to preside over an Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
“As Chair of the Authority, I look forward to constructive deliberations with my colleagues on the urgent challenges confronting our region.@ecowas_cedeao “
Bio’s visit is coming following the failed coup in Benin Republic after Nigeria intervened on the request of the President of Benin, Patrice Talon.
The Nigerian Air Force conducted precision airstrikes on the fleeing coup plotters, as well as, supported Benin with ground troops.
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Commending the Nigerian Armed Forces for “standing gallantly” to “defend and protect” constitutional order in Benin Republic, President Tinubu said, “our armed forces acted to protect Democracy and Good Governance in Benin Republic”.
Photos: X/Julius Maada Bio
