South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu in a private meeting on Thursday in Johannesburg to discuss enhancing bilateral relations between both countries.

The private meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel underscored the need for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and South Africa.

According to a press release from Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Ramaphosa expressed his 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,” said Ramaphosa.

President Tinubu praised Ramaphosa’s inaugural speech, noting its relevance to the challenges faced by African countries and the necessity for increased collaboration.

“I 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,” Tinubu stated.

Ramaphosa was re-elected on June 14, 2024, after the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance formed a Government of National Unity.