Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on trade and investment, education, culture, innovation, regional peace and security, and people-to-people ties.
The commitment was made when Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Amb. Ita Solomon Enang, received Germany’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Amb. Stefan Roessel, at the Embassy of Nigeria in Berlin.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the meeting took place ahead of Roessel’s assumption of duty in Abuja.
During the visit, Enang personally handed over to Roessel the diplomatic visa processed by the Nigerian Mission for his forthcoming assignment in Nigeria.
The two diplomats discussed ways to deepen and modernise the Nigeria-Germany strategic partnership while exploring new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Enang urged Roessel to engage widely across Nigeria and familiarise himself with the country’s cultural diversity, economic opportunities, youthful population and growing potential.
He also encouraged the German envoy to promote a balanced and factual understanding of Nigeria during his tenure.
Roessel expressed enthusiasm about his forthcoming assignment and pledged to explore new opportunities for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and Germany.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the meeting as an important step in Nigeria-Germany relations, reflecting both countries’ shared commitment to building a stronger, more dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership.