* With Germany pledging more investment in Nigeria as trade volume rises by 10%
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment in strengthening bilateral ties, with both countries exploring expanded cooperation in renewable energy, digital innovation, manufacturing, security and human capital development.
The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul.
Welcoming the German delegation, Odumegwu-Ojukwu described Germany as one of Nigeria’s most important strategic partners in Europe, noting that decades of cooperation between both countries had been built on mutual respect, trust and shared interests.
