Abuja – President Bola Tinubu hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Steinmeier arrived in Abuja on Tuesday evening and was received by President Tinubu at the Forecourt of the State House.
The German leader was treated to a ceremonial welcome, featuring his country’s national anthem and the Nigerian anthem, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Presidential Brigade of Guards.

A 21-gun salute was also held in his honor before the two leaders proceeded to closed-door talks and bilateral agreements.

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This visit underscores the growing diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Germany, with potential collaborations in various sectors anticipated.

During a bilateral talk session by the two leaders at the Villa, President Steinmeier commended the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria, applauding President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the citizens for their perseverance.
The German President pledged support for the Nigerian government to further boost the nation’s economy and cushion the effects of the economic challenges confronting the country.

He recalled the German experience on previous economic crisis and identified courage and perseverance as boosters of realising economic transformation in any nation of the world.

Steinmeier said: “It is not easy it was the experience in Germany many years ago when Germany was in a deep economic crisis, you need a lot of courage and perseverance that would be to the benefit of your country

“I myself and everybody in German politics are following your courageous steps and we will support you.

“Germany will support you on the ongoing reforms in Nigeria,” he added.