German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to visit Nigeria from December 10 to 12, 2024, marking the third high-level exchange between the two nations since President Bola Tinubu's inauguration. His visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance economic partnerships, and celebrate cultural exchanges, as he will meet with Tinubu, ECOWAS President Alieu Omar Touray, and notable figures in Nigeria's cultural sector, including Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka. Accompanying Steinmeier will be a delegation of CEOs from leading German companies in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors, underscoring Germany's growing interest in Nigerian investments. The visit follows recent high-profile engagements, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Nigeria in October 2023 and Tinubu's trip to Germany in November 2023. The German Embassy emphasized that Steinmeier's visit reflects Germany's commitment to Nigeria as a key strategic partner, highlighting both nations’ roles as major economies on their respective continents. His itinerary includes a visit to a start-up hub in Lagos to explore local economic opportunities and urban development challenges.