The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is scheduled to visit Nigeria from 10th to 12th December 2024, according to a statement released by the German Embassy on Monday.
During his stay in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Alieu Omar Touray.
The German President will then travel to Lagos, where he will engage with business leaders, visit a start-up hub, and meet notable figures from Nigeria’s cultural and civil society sectors, including Dr Nike Okundaye and Professor Wole Soyinka.
“There will also be an opportunity to explore Lagos and gain insights into the urban development of this megacity, including its environmental and social challenges,” the statement noted.
President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, including CEOs and senior executives from some of Germany’s leading companies in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors, underscoring the growing interest of German businesses in investing in Nigeria.
“This visit sends a strong message: Nigeria is a significant political, economic, and cultural partner for Germany in Africa,” the statement concluded.