The Nigerian Senate has officially approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin. This move aims to support peacekeeping efforts following last weekend’s attempted coup in Benin.

The resolution followed the Senate’s consideration of the President’s request in the Committee of the Whole during plenary to deliberate on President Tinubu’s letter seeking legislative approval for the deployment. The President’s appeal was read on the floor by President President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, who emphasized the urgency of maintaining stability in the West African region.

The Senators voted unanimously in favor of the resolution, giving full legislative backing for the troop deployment as part of a regional intervention to restore governance in Benin. Senate President Akpabio described the decision as a critical step towards protecting not only Nigeria’s neighbors but also regional peace.

He stressed that instability in any ECOWAS member state threatens the broader security of the entire region. The approval letter from the Senate will be transmitted to President Tinubu without delay, clearing the way for Nigeria’s troops to join the peace mission in Benin.