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German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria for Two Days and Strengthen Ties with President Tinubu
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is set to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, where he will engage with key Nigerian leaders and explore areas of mutual cooperation.
The German Embassy in Nigeria made the announcement on Monday, outlining the details of Steinmeier’s itinerary.
During his visit, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussing political and economic matters of importance to both countries.
He will also hold talks with Alieu Omar Touray, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission.
These meetings are expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore further collaboration between Germany and Nigeria, particularly in the fields of governance, regional security, and economic development.
Following his discussions in Abuja, President Steinmeier will travel to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, where he will engage with business leaders and representatives.
The German delegation will include top executives from some of Germany’s most successful companies, particularly in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors.
One of the key highlights of the visit will be President Steinmeier’s engagement with members of Nigeria’s cultural and civil society sectors.
He is scheduled to meet renowned Nigerian artist Dr Nike Okundaye, known for her traditional African textiles, and Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, a prominent figure in global literature and a vocal advocate for human rights and democracy.
The German leader will also tour various parts of Lagos, gaining insights into the city’s dynamic urban development, particularly as a megacity.
He will focus on understanding the environmental and social challenges that come with such rapid urbanization, which will be a key discussion point in his engagements with both the Nigerian government and business leaders.
Nigerian Politician and Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore shows up to defend and support the NYSC corp member that has been threatened.
It can be recalled that a viral video has made its way to the country. A young lady who is serving the country laments about the government and President.
The viral video also gained the attention of NYSC, resulting to messaging the corp member. The message ordered the removal of the video and for the lady to report the office on 17th of March, 2025.
However fellow Nigerians and activists have spoken out and called to defend the Corp member against any official threat.
It was reported that Sowore arrived to the local government of the corp member to showcase support in handling the case.
Omoyele Sowore and some activists, including lawyers, accompanied Ushie Uguamaye, a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member known as Raye, to meet with her Local Government Inspector (LGI) after she was summoned over a viral video.
Raye recently gained attention after she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a TikTok video posted under her handle #talktoraye. In the video, she expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation and blamed Tinubu for the country’s struggles, even calling him a “terrible leader.”
Shortly after her comments went viral, Raye claimed that NYSC officials had started threatening her. As a result, she was called to appear at the LGI’s office on Monday for questioning.
On Monday, Sowore, alongside several lawyers, including Festus Ogun, Yinka Oyesomi, and Justice Ojienoh, accompanied Raye to the office to support her. However, according to Sowore, the NYSC officials were nowhere to be found. He shared on his X handle that the LGI failed to show up despite Raye being scheduled to appear.
In a recent development, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced strong support for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye.
Raye recently gained attention after posting a TikTok video expressing her frustrations over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In the video, she tearfully stated the increasing prices of goods and services, questioning the current administration’s efforts to address these economic challenges.
Following the video’s circulation, Raye alleged that she received threats from NYSC officials, pressuring her to remove the content and cautioning her against making political statements online.
Peter Obi took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to condemn these alleged threats, stating that such actions are antithetical to the principles of democracy. He emphasized that silencing citizens reflects a corrupt and undemocratic government.
Obi also shared his personal experiences of facing intimidation and harassment for offering constructive criticism of government policies.
Obi called on the current administration to reflect deeply on its approach to dissent, underscoring that constructive criticism is a cornerstone of democratic progress.
He urged Nigerians to stand firm and continue advocating for a nation where freedom of speech is upheld, and leadership remains accountable, especially in critical areas like education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
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