Just In: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After 5-Day Official Visit to Germany

Just In: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After 5-Day Official Visit to Germany

  • President Tinubu who departed Nigeria on November 18, 2023, to attend the G20 summit in Germany, arrived in the country on Wednesday, November 22
  • Meanwhile, Tinubu attended the World Conference which provided a platform for leaders to deliberate on strategies to boost investments in key sectors for economic development
  • Tinubu, alongside the Nigerian delegation actively participated in discussions and engaged with global leaders to foster international cooperation

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

State House, Abuja - On Wednesday night, November 22, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja from Berlin, Germany.

Wike, Ganduje, Tinubu, APC, Germany
Tinubu arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday, November 22, after spending five days in Germany on official duty. Photo credit: @NGRPresident
Source: Twitter

Tinubu is back in Abuja after a trip to Germany

The president returned to Nigeria after a successful participation at the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference.

Read also

BREAKING: APC dissolves Rivers state excos, details emerge

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Tinubu, who left Nigeria on November 18, 2023, arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night, Channels TV reported.

As reported by Vanguard, Tinubu was received on arrival by the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje; Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, welcomed Tinubu at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.

During the conference, Tinubu joined heads of state, governments, and international organizations to discuss measures to enhance economic and business cooperation, focusing on critical areas such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and new technologies.

The G20 Compact with Africa Conference, co-hosted by the German government and business associations, aimed to strengthen economic ties and promote investments among CwA member countries.

Read also

"Promise Kept": Nigeria Signs $500 million energy swap deal with Germany

"Promise Kept": Nigeria Signs $500 million energy swap deal with Germany

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany on gas supply and renewable energy projects.

The deals require Nigeria to supply gas to Germany and the other a $500 million worth of renewable energy projects in Nigeria.

According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, President Bola Tinubu saw the signing of the two MoUs in Berlin, Germany, at the sidelines of the 10th German-Nigerian business forum.

Germany to supply Nigeria, and other African countries cheap electricity from a centre in Cotonou

Also, Legit.ng reported that The German Vice Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, revealed that his country is collaborating with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to supply cheap electricity to member countries.

Vanguard reports that the German Vice Chancellor spoke at a press conference after meeting with the ECOWAS’ President, Omar Alieu Touray, in Abuja on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Esther Odili avatar

Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.