The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s consent for the deployment of Nigerian military forces to the Benin Republic on a peacekeeping mission, in response to the recent attempted coup in the West African neighbor. The request was conveyed in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, underscoring Nigeria’s strategic role in regional stability.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval for troop deployment
- The mission is framed as a peacekeeping response to the attempted coup in the Benin Republic
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during Tuesday’s plenary session
- The move highlights Nigeria’s continued engagement in regional security interventions
- Details regarding troop size, duration, and mandate are yet to be publicly disclosed
- This follows recent Nigerian involvement in thwarting the coup attempt in Benin
- The request aligns with ECOWAS protocols on collective security and stability
Sources: Senate Proceedings
