The German President, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to visit Nigeria on a three day official visit.
Steinmeier, according to a statement by the German Embassy in Abuja will be in Nigeria between 10-12 December, 2024 .
The visit will be the third exchange between both
countries on the level of head of state or government since President Tinubu’s inauguration.
The German president will be accompanied to Nigeria by industries eggheads and other top ranking board members of most successful companies in the fields of IT, high
techand energy.
While in Nigeria, he will be meeting with President Bola Tinubu, President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Alieu Omar Touray.
The German President, the statement further stated will further meet with Dr. Nike
Okundaye, popuarly known as Mama Nike,of the Nike Art Gallery, and the legendary author
and Nobel Laureate for Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka when in Lagos.
The state reads: “German Embassy in Nigeria is pleased to announce the visit of the President of the
Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Nigeria on the
10th to 12th of December 2024.
“The visit aims to underline the strength of Nigeria-Germany
relations and to mark Germany’s appreciation of Nigeria.
“Following the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Nigeria in October 2023 and the visit
of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to
Germany in November 2023, President Steinmeier’s visit is the third exchange between both countries on the level of head of state or government since President Tinubu’s inauguration.
“This high frequency of visits is proof of the close relations between both countries and the serious interest of Germany in Nigeria. It is also evidence of a willingness to work together as
strategic partners – an obvious fit, as both countries share striking commonalities, including
being the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents.
“President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a business delegation of CEOs and high-ranking board members of some of Germany’s most successful companies in the fields of IT, hightech
and energy – an indication of the rising interest of German businesses in opportunities to
invest in Nigeria.
“While in the country, President Steinmeier will meet with President Tinubu as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), His
Excellency Dr. Alieu Omar Touray.
“The German President will then proceed to Lagos, where
he will engage with business representatives, visit a start-up hub and meet with members of Nigeria’s culture sector and civil society.
“The German President will further meet with Dr. Nike
Okundaye, popularly known as Mama Nike, of the Nike Art Gallery, and the legendary author
and Nobel Laureate for Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka.
“There will also be an opportunity to be
part of a tour of the city of Lagos to gain insights into the urban development of megacity
Lagos, including environmental and social challenges.”
The statement added, “We look forward to our continued
cooperation, and strengthening our important bilateral relations.”
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany is the Head of State, representing Germany
at home and abroad. His role is largely representative and that of a mediator and
communicator and usually not involved in day-to-day politics.
