By Hajara Abdullahi
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, where he will join other African leaders and international dignitaries at the inauguration ceremony to be held at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan.
This was revealed in a statement on X by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, on Monday.
According to Nkwocha, 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 added that Nigeria has maintained a long-standing commitment to supporting sister nations in West Africa and upholding the principles of constitutional governance.
Vice President Shettima was received at the airport by Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Mambe; the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire, Mrs. Item Akpama; and other senior government officials.
“Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire work closely together on multiple fronts. 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.
Ouattara won re-election on October 25, 2025, securing another term to lead the West African nation, which maintains strong diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
Vice President Shettima is expected to return to Abuja after the ceremony concludes.