Matawalle represents Tinubu at São Tomé President’s inauguration

Author: NwaforPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Matawalle represents Tinubu at São Tomé President’s inauguration

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has arrived in São Tomé to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Carlos Manuel Vila Nova for a second five-year term. Vila Nova won the presidential election held on July 19, 2026, and is set to be sworn in on September 3, 2026. Matawalle's representation underscores Nigeria's strong bilateral relations with São Tomé and Príncipe and the Federal Government's commitment to promoting democracy and peace in the Gulf of Guinea region.

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