President Bola Tinubu is set to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement on Saturday.
This visit marks the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria since Dr. Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, during which the two nations established a strategic partnership.
Onanuga noted that the two leaders would engage in discussions aimed at further strengthening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and India.
“Both leaders will exchange signed Memoranda of Understanding to enhance collaboration in critical sectors,” Onanuga said.
See the full statement below:
President Tinubu To Host Indian PM In Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive on Saturday.
His visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership.
President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will seek to strengthen Nigeria’s and India’s ties further during their bilateral discussions.
Both leaders will exchange signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to enhance collaboration in critical sectors.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information & Strategy
November 16, 2024