In Berlin, Nigeria and Germany renewed their commitment to deepen cooperation in power, security, trade, migration, and culture under the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission (BNC), a milestone that coincides with 65 years of diplomatic relations between both nations.
The session reflected the enduring friendship and shared vision that define our partnership: one anchored on innovation, trust, and people-centered development.
Alongside my German counterpart, Minister Johann Wadephul, and senior officials from both governments, we reviewed ongoing collaborations and identified new pathways that align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 4D Doctrine; Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora.
President @officialasiwajubat’s reform-driven agenda continues to strengthen Nigeria’s global competitiveness and position our diplomacy as an engine for economic growth.
Bilateral trade between both nations reached €3 billion (₦2.95 trillion) in 2024, affirming Germany as Nigeria’s second-largest European trading partner. We agreed to expand cooperation beyond hydrocarbons into ICT, automotive assembly, and agro-industrial exports. I also noted that Nigeria’s removal from the FATF Grey List has boosted investor confidence and reduced transaction risks, signaling renewed credibility in our financial reforms.
His Excellency,
Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar OON
Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs