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German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria for Strengthened Bilateral Ties
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 10, for a two-day state visit, the German Embassy in Nigeria announced.
During his visit, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Alieu Omar Touray, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission.
Following his engagements in Abuja, Steinmeier will travel to Lagos, where he will interact with business representatives, visit a start-up hub, and meet with individuals from Nigeria’s cultural and civil society sectors.
Accompanying the German President is a delegation of CEOs and senior executives from leading German companies specializing in IT, high-tech, and energy. This reflects Germany’s growing interest in investing in Nigeria’s diverse economic opportunities.
“This visit sends a strong signal: Nigeria is an important political, economic, and cultural partner of Germany in Africa,” the German Embassy stated.
Steinmeier’s visit underscores Germany’s commitment to fostering stronger bilateral relations with Nigeria, particularly in trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
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