Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, hosted São Tomé and Príncipe's President Carlos Vila Nova and his wife, Maria de Fátima Vila Nova, at his Abuja residence.
The visit followed President Vila Nova's attendance at the wedding fatiha of Matawalle's children.
Discussions focused on boosting cooperation, Nigeria's security, growth, and development. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Matawalle called the visit significant, especially amid his family's wedding celebrations. "Fruitful discussions, expected to yield positive results," he said. Gift exchanges marked the visit, symbolizing mutual respect and diplomacy
