Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Conakry to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya, marking the formal end of Guinea’s military transition and a return to constitutional order.
Reports say Nigeria’s participation underscores its leadership posture within ECOWAS and its interest in deepening regional economic cooperation, including trade and extractive-sector linkages.
Echotitbits take: Abuja is signaling commitment to regional stabilization and post-coup normalization. The durability of Guinea’s transition will matter for broader ECOWAS credibility and West African investment sentiment.
Source: State House Press / Leadership – https://statehouse.gov.ng/nigeria-reaffirms-ecowas-leadership-role-as-vp-shettima-graces-guinea-conakrys-presidential-inauguration/ (January 17, 2026)
Photo Credit: State House Press
