Nigerian Governors Laud Tinubu for Preventing Security Threat Post Benin Coup

The Nigerian Governors' Forum Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, commended Tinubu for preventing a security crisis in Nigeria post the Benin coup. The coup in Benin raised concerns about the infiltration of armed groups in the region, posing risks to neighboring countries like Nigeria.

The NGF emphasized the importance of supporting democracy and regional security efforts, acknowledging the role of Nigerian armed forces in restoring stability in Benin. The statement also called for strengthening ECOWAS security initiatives to curb military threats in the region.