President Bola Tinubu is set to host the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on October 29 and 30, 2023.
It is set to be the first visit of a head of government to Nigeria since the inauguration of the new government on May 29 of this year.
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According to a statement, the visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Germany and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
With diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a warm and longstanding relationship.
The statement reads, “They are natural partners, as both are the strongest economies and the most populous countries on their respective continents.
“This visit intends to accentuate Germany’s appreciation for the strong partnership over the years and underline the importance the German government places on Nigeria’s role in the region and globally.
“While in the country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also meet with ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, in Abuja.
“He will then proceed to Lagos, where he will open a Nigeria-German Business Conference organized by the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce.
“While in Lagos, he will interface with representatives of Nigerian civil society as well as with Nigerian start-up entrepreneurs.
“Along with the delegation, Chancellor Scholz will take part in a tour of the city of Lagos to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by a megacity such as Lagos.
Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking German business people, including CEOs of some of the highest-valued German companies, as well as a cultural delegation.
“This is because the visit is also geared toward intensifying relations in the economic and cultural sectors and exploring opportunities for investment in Nigeria,” the statement added.