Germany’s Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze is visiting Nigeria from Sunday, Febraury 4 to Wednesday February 7.
This was contained in a statement issued by the German Embassy in Abuja.
The visit is part of measures to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria.
Ms Schulze, who will arrive in her capacity as President of the Sahel Alliance, a platform aimed at providing support for development in areas within the Sahel region, will be accompanied on the visit by the Parliamentary State Secretary Bärbel Kofler.
“With diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents. It is therefore crucial to address current global challenges together,” the statement read.
Also, in addressing issues around development cooperation, the minister will also conduct project visits, including those at the University of Lagos.
“The focus of the visit will lie on bilateral meetings with the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.
“Moreover, a meeting with the President of the Commission of the West African Economic Community ECOWAS, Dr. Alieu Omar Touray, to discuss the situation of development cooperation in West Africa will be held,” the statement read.
One of Kofler’s itineraries in Nigeria will be a visit to the Lagos State government, where she will discuss the state’s challenges with the government.
The meeting, according to the statement, will also discuss areas of the state’s cooperation with the German government.
