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Ouattara's inauguration: Shettima arrives in Abidjan

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire ...

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to represent President Bola Tinubu at the swearing-in of President Alassane Ouattara for his fourth term in office.

Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior ...Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this know in a statement on Sunday.

Nkwocha said on arrival at the airport, Shettima was received by the Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister, Robert Mambe; the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire, Item Akpama; and other senior government officials.

He said that Shettima is expected to join other African leaders and international dignitaries at the inauguration on Monday at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan.

Nkwocha said that Ouattara won re-election on Oct. 25, securing another term to lead the West African nation, which maintains strong diplomatic relationships with Nigeria.

According to him, Nigeria has maintained a longstanding commitment to supporting sister nations in West Africa and upholding the principles of constitutional governance.

" At this inauguration, Shettima will reaffirm Nigeria's dedication to promoting democratic values, respecting the will of the people, and ensuring that constitutional processes remain the foundation of leadership transitions across the region."

He said Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire work closely together on multiple fronts, adding that the two countries partner through ECOWAS and the African Union on issues ranging from security to trade and development.

" Their cooperation is backed by a Bi-National Commission and several agreements covering everything from fighting human trafficking to boosting agriculture and growing the digital economy.

" A large Nigerian community living in Côte d'Ivoire has also helped strengthen business ties and social connections between both nations."

He said that the Vice-President is expected back in Abuja at the end of the inauguration.(NAN)Show More