President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, during an official visit to Nigeria.
Randrianirina was welcomed by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between both countries.
The visit marks one of the notable high-level meetings involving the Madagascan leader since assuming office in 2025.
Randrianirina, a former army colonel, was sworn in as Madagascar’s president in October 2025 following a dramatic political transition that saw former president Andry Rajoelina leave office amid a military-backed takeover.
Before becoming president, Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit, which mutinied and aligned with anti-government protesters during the political crisis. The military later announced it had assumed control after Rajoelina was impeached on allegations of desertion of duty.
Following the change in government, Randrianirina emerged as the country’s leader and was subsequently sworn into office.
His meeting with President Tinubu is expected to further strengthen diplomatic relations and cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar.
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