Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging deeper cooperation in energy, trade, security, and cultural diplomacy.
This followed an engagement between Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, held at the ministry in Abuja.
Speaking after the meeting, Nigerian officials described the engagement as productive and forward-looking.
“Nigeria and Germany share warm and longstanding bilateral relations with consistent diplomatic exchanges, especially in the areas of power and energy cooperation, national and regional security, trade and economy, and cultural diplomacy,” the ministry stated.
The meeting highlighted Germany’s support for the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), which both sides described as critical to Nigeria’s energy transition and development goals.
Discussions also focused extensively on the ongoing repatriation of Nigeria’s ancient Benin Kingdom bronze artefacts as well as collaboration surrounding the Museum of West African Art.
“We discussed extensively the ongoing repatriation of Nigeria’s ancient Benin Kingdom bronze artefacts and the Museum of West African Art,” the statement added.
Both countries also pledged to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, with Nigeria acknowledging Germany’s strategic importance as a key trading partner.
“Germany remains Nigeria’s second-largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa and we are committed to working closely to ensure our two countries continue to mutually benefit from a strong, dynamic and rewarding partnership,” the ministry said.
The meeting further underscored the growing cooperation between both nations across strategic sectors aimed at promoting economic growth, regional stability, and cultural exchange.