CurrentReport Blog On Monday, March 3, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two West African nations.
The visit, which took place around 12:22 p.m., saw Bio arriving at the Villa in the company of the Presidential Guards Brigade bagpipers. He was warmly welcomed by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, who escorted him into a private, closed-door meeting.
Details of the discussions during the meeting have not been made public, but the longstanding diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Sierra Leone are well-established. Both countries have enjoyed strong bilateral relations since gaining independence, with Nigeria becoming independent in 1960 and Sierra Leone following in 1961.
This meeting is expected to further strengthen the diplomatic, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, highlighting their shared interests and commitment to regional stability and cooperation in West Africa.
