In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Bola Tinubu met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on Thursday.
The private meeting took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
The Special Adviser to the President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, issued the press release, noting that President Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for attending his second-term inauguration.
“Thank you so much for coming for the inauguration. I was very happy to see my brother at the ceremony,” the South African President said.
President Tinubu commended President Ramaphosa’s inaugural address, highlighting its focus on the common challenges faced by African countries and the need for more collaboration among leaders and citizens to provide solutions.
“I really enjoyed your speech at the ceremony. I was delighted listening to you. We have lots of issues in common, and we need to work more closely together. It was a good celebration,” President Tinubu remarked.
President Ramaphosa was re-elected on June 14, 2024, following an agreement for a Government of National Unity between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance.