According to a statement released by the German Embassy, the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Nigeria from December 10 to 12, 2024.
During his time in Abuja, President Steinmeier will hold meetings with:
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will discuss bilateral relations.
- Dr. Alieu Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, focuses on regional cooperation.
In Lagos, his itinerary includes:
- Interactions with business leaders and visits to a start-up hub.
- Engagements with cultural and civil society figures like Dr. Nike Okundaye and Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka.
- A tour of Lagos to understand its urban development challenges, including environmental and social issues.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier will accompany a high-level delegation of German business executives, highlighting Germany’s growing interest in Nigeria’s IT, high-tech, and energy sectors.
This visit underlines Nigeria’s role as a key political, economic, and cultural partner for Germany in Africa.