President Bola Tinubu has stressed his administration’s commitment to fostering a stronger and more rewarding partnership between Nigeria and Germany.
Speaking Wednesday during a bilateral meeting with German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the State House, Abuja, the President emphasized the importance of building robust relationship beneficial to both countries.
President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s openness to international business partnerships and assured that ongoing economic reforms were designed to create a favorable environment for foreign investments.
He noted the readiness of both Nigerian and German policymakers and business leaders to deepen collaboration, as evidenced by prior engagements earlier in the day.
President Tinubu also underscored his government’s efforts to enhance business rankings and create frameworks for mutual prosperity.
He expressed optimism about strengthening both people-to-people connections and government-level facilitation of economic opportunities.
Speaking at a joint press conference at the end of the bilateral meetings, President Tinubu said “it was a very good bilateral discussion.
“I could see from the previous meeting, earlier meeting today that our businessmen and policy makers are very anxious to do business with Germany.
“Mine is to continue to give you assurances that our business doors are open and reforms are working very well. These business ranking, that’s what we have discussed.
“We plan to strengthen the relationship and build partnership that is fulfilling and rewarding to the two countries, people-to-people relationship, and government-to-government facilitation of opportunities and prosperity”, the President said.
On his part, President Steinmeier lauded ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria, commending President Tinubu’s leadership and citizens’ for their perseverance.
The German President, who spoke both in English and German languages, also pledged support for the Nigerian government to further boost the nation’s economy and cushion the effects of the economic challenges confronting the country.