Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Nigeria on Saturday, according to a statement by the country’s Ministry of External Affairs.
This will be the first visit by a prime minister of India to Nigeria in 17 years.
The statement stated that the visit was at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks to review the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria and discuss further avenues to enhance the bilateral relationship.
“He will also address a gathering of the Indian community in Nigeria,” the statement said in part.
Speaking in an interview, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Shri G. Balasubramanian, said India and Nigeria have been strategic partners since 2007 with growing economic, energy and defence collaboration.
According to him, more than 200 Indian companies have invested over $27 billion in important sectors in Nigeria.
India and Nigeria also share a strong development cooperation partnership.
“Mr Narendra Modi has given priority towards Africa, towards Nigeria, and this will be his first visit to West Africa. As such, he wants to start his visit to West Africa through Nigeria,” he said.
