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Tinubu Welcomes Indian PM Modi for Historic Visit to Strengthen Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nigeria on his first official visit.
The visit is significant as it marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has stepped on Nigerian soil since 2007, signaling a renewed commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
Tinubu shared the news through his official X handle, expressing excitement about the historic occasion.
He described the visit as an opportunity to expand the strategic partnership between Nigeria and India and strengthen collaboration in vital areas such as trade, technology, energy, and education.
“I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to Nigeria, which is also the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to our dear country in 17 years.
Our discussions will aim to broaden our strategic partnership and foster cooperation in critical sectors.
Welcome to Nigeria, PM Modi,” Tinubu stated.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Abuja early on Sunday with his delegation, where he was met with enthusiasm from Nigerian officials and citizens alike.
Modi’s visit highlights India’s ongoing efforts to enhance relations with African countries, particularly Nigeria, which is one of India’s most important trade and investment partners on the continent.
The visit sets the stage for high-level discussions between the two leaders, focusing on strengthening economic ties.
India is one of Nigeria’s largest trading partners, with significant investments in the oil and gas sector.
However, this visit aims to expand their partnership into emerging areas like renewable energy, digital technology, and infrastructure development.
Both leaders are expected to deliberate on ways to enhance education and healthcare collaboration.
Nigeria, with its young and dynamic population, presents an ideal partner for India, a country known for its advancements in technology, medicine, and skill development.
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“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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