Bilateral Relations: Tinubu, Steinmeier Hold Talks at Aso Villa Amid Official Visit

President Bola Tinubu welcomed Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, to Aso Rock Villa during a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities.

The German president, accompanied by a high-level business delegation, was received with a ceremonial Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, and the national anthems of both nations. Following these formalities, Tinubu and Steinmeier engaged in closed-door discussions focusing on trade, technology, and energy collaboration.

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The visit also includes stops in Lagos, where Steinmeier is set to meet business leaders, interact with cultural icons such as Nike Okundaye and Wole Soyinka, and visit a start-up innovation hub. The German delegation, comprising CEOs and senior executives from industries like IT, high-tech, and energy, highlights the growing interest in Nigeria as an investment destination.

This diplomatic visit underscores Germany’s commitment to fostering economic and cultural partnerships with Nigeria, emphasizing opportunities for collaboration in emerging sectors.