President Tinubu to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin

Senate approves President Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin for the regional peace.

The Nigerian Senate has granted approval to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for the deployment of troops to the Republic of Benin, in support of a regional peace-stabilisation initiative.

The decision followed the reading of a formal letter from the President, in which he sought the Senate’s consent to authorise the deployment of Nigerian military forces.

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According to the letter, the move is part of a broader effort to prevent an “unconstitutional seizure of power” and ensure the continued stability of democratic institutions in the neighbouring West African country.

President Tinubu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), emphasized the importance of Nigeria’s leadership role in promoting democracy and regional security.

He noted that early intervention is necessary to avert political instability that could spill over into the wider region.

The Senate, after deliberations, approved the request, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to upholding constitutional governance and preventing any threats to regional peace.

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This marks yet another significant deployment of Nigerian troops under a multilateral framework, reinforcing the country’s status as a key player in African peacekeeping and regional diplomacy.

Details on the size of the deployment and operational timeline are expected to be made available in subsequent briefings from the Ministry of Defence and the Presidency.