Tinubu Meets Madagascar President in Abuja for Talks

On [date not specified], President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria conducted a closed-door meeting with Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the President of Madagascar, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting commenced at 2:57 PM local time and included a ceremonial guard of honor, with the delegation led by Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

This visit is significant as it marks Randrianirina's first official engagement in Nigeria since he assumed office in October 2025, following a political transition that led to the exit of former President Andry Rajoelina. Previous high-level engagements between Nigeria and Madagascar have largely occurred during international summits.

The agenda for the current meeting was not officially disclosed, but discussions are expected to focus on areas of mutual interest, including regional security, agricultural cooperation, and the impact of climate change, which has significantly affected Madagascar's southern region in recent months.