In Berlin, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the minister of foreign affairs, and Johann Wadephul, his German counterpart, have a meeting.
The high-level bilateral discussions aim to deepen Nigeria-Germany’s cooperation in a number of crucial areas, including migration, trade, and energy.
Nigeria is already its second-largest trading partner in the region, according to Germany, which reiterated its recognition of the country as a strategic partner in sub-Saharan Africa. The two ministers reviewed progress made in bilateral negotiations, particularly the German-Nigerian Energy Partnership, which was founded in 2008 and expanded to 2021 with the opening of an office in Abuja in accordance with Germany’s National Hydrogen Strategy.
Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s economic and demographic significance in his remarks.
With more than 220 million people under its belt and a 400 million population projected by 2050, Nigeria’s main focus is not on exporting people but talent. He stated that we are committed to working with partners like Germany to develop structured pathways for the development of employment and address the root causes of irregular migration.
Wadephul referred to Nigeria as a “key partner” in Africa and reaffirmed Berlin’s desire to expand cooperation, particularly in the fields of vocational training, economic diversification, and renewable energy.
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Africa is the continent of the future, according to both Germany and the UE. In this vision, Nigeria is crucial. There are significant potentials for cooperating in the fields of energy transition, private sector involvement, and critical minerals, according to Wadephul.
Minister Tuggar praised Nigeria’s abundance of crucial raw materials and argued that trade and investment could be beneficial in both ways.
“Nigeria is well-positioned to help Germany achieve its industrial and green transition goals.” He remarked that the value-added partnerships we have with our minerals can provide the foundation for long-term growth on both sides.
The ministers came to a consensus to improve cooperation in both legal migration and skill mobility, with an emphasis on developing streamlined migration arrangements that benefit both nations.
This engagement is the start of a new chapter in the relationship between Nigeria and Germany, which is supported by mutual respect for shared values, economic cohesion, and a commitment to regional stability and long-term stability.
Tuggar organized a number of strategic meetings to strengthen Nigeria-German cooperation in terms of global engagement, migration, and economic development as part of his official visit to Germany.
His bilateral meeting with Svenja Willem-Alabali Radovan, the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, was a key part of his engagement. There, discussions centered on strengthening development partnerships, fostering economic cooperation, and establishing standardized legal pathways for migration. Both ministers stressed the value of coordinating economic growth with migration policies that promote job creation and skill mobility.
Additionally, Tuggar had a meeting with German Parliamentarian Chair Nicolas Zippelius, who has just been appointed. In terms of potential legislative opportunities for improved collaboration between Nigeria and Germany, particularly in those that might result in parliamentary recommendations and Bundestag policy recommendations.
Source: Channels TV
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