The German foreign minister, Mr. Johann Wadephu, is set to visit Nigeria for high-level political engagements with top Nigerian government officials in order to boost bilateral and trade relations.
According to a statement by the head of press and political counselor of the German Embassy, Felix Haala, on Friday in Abuja, Wadephul will visit Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory from July 21 to July 22.
Haala said that Wadephul would be accompanied on the visit by a business delegation of CEOs and high-ranking board members of German companies in the fields of IT and energy.
He said that some members of the German Parliament would also be in the entourage.
“In Abuja, Wadephul will hold talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ujukwu, and with he President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Touray.
“They will discuss regional developments, peace and security, economic integration, and opportunities for closer cooperation between Germany and West Africa.
“In Lagos, the visit will focus on strengthening economic and cultural ties,” he said.
He said that the minister would also participate in a business roundtable with representatives from German and Nigerian companies.
According to him, this is to highlight the growing economic partnership between both countries and to explore opportunities for increased trade and investment.
“Germany and Nigeria share a strong partnership based on mutual respect and common interests.
“As Africa’s largest economy and one of Germany’s most important partners on the continent, Nigeria plays a key role in addressing global challenges.
“These challenges range from sustainable economic development and energy transition to regional peace and security,” he said.
He said that the proposed visit reflected Germany’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria and with West Africa as a whole.
