Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio recently met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Nigeria.
The meeting, held ahead of President Bio’s visit to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, focused on strengthening the partnership between the two West African nations.
President Bio described the discussions as “highly productive,” emphasizing their shared commitment to enhancing the prosperity of the West African regional bloc.
He expressed his “sincere appreciation” to President Tinubu for the warm welcome, noting it as emblematic of African hospitality.
In other news, President Bio is set for an official visit to Oyo State, where he will be received by Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju.
During the visit, President Bio is expected to tour the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a flagship project showcasing Oyo State’s commitment to agricultural development and industrialization.
Governor Makinde expressed delight at hosting President Bio and his delegation, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Oyo State.
“President Bio and his team will experience Oyo State’s rich history and heritage, which has earned it the title of Pacesetter. They will also see key developments, such as the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, which showcases our government’s progress,” the statement read.
President Bio’s visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and Sierra Leone, especially in areas of agriculture and economic cooperation.
