Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, attended the swearing-in and inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea-Conakry, highlighting Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
President Doumbouya’s inauguration followed his victory in Guinea’s December 2025 general elections, formally ending four years of military transition and marking a return to democratic governance.
Shettima’s presence at the ceremony underscored Nigeria’s commitment to democracy, regional stability, and constitutional governance across West Africa, in alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Under Guinea’s new constitution, approved via referendum in September 2025, President Doumbouya will serve a single seven-year term, renewable once, extending the previous five-year presidential limit.
The inauguration, held at General Lansana Conté Stadium in Conakry, drew several African leaders and high-ranking officials, including representatives from Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, Rwanda, South Africa, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.
In his inaugural address, President Doumbouya pledged to uphold democratic principles, ensure transparent governance, and maintain peace and national cohesion.
Vice President Shettima’s visit also aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between Nigeria and Guinea, reinforcing Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement in the region.
