By Ayodele Oni
The German Embassy has announced that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due in Nigeria on a two day working visit
The itinerary of his visit as released by the embassy, indicate that the Chancellor will meet with President Bola Tinubu and ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray.
The Embassy, in a statement in Abuja, stated that the Chancellor is also expected to visit Lagos to open a Nigeria-German Business Conference organized by the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce.
While in Lagos, he will also interface with representatives of Civil Societies organizations as well as entrepreneurs.
Chancellor Scholz will take part in a tour of the city of Lagos to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by a megacity such as Lagos.
The German Embassy, explained that the visit is to strengthen the over 60 years bilateral relations between both countries.
“The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Germany and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is the first visit of a Head of Government to Nigeria since the inauguration of the new government.
“With diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a warm and longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents.
“This visit intends to accentuate Germany’s appreciation for the strong partnership over the years, and underlines the importance the German government places in Nigeria’s role in the region and globally.
“The visit is also geared at intensifying the relations in the economic and cultural sectors and exploring opportunities for investment in Nigeria.”
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