Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, for a visit, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since 2007.
The Indian premier who arrived yesterday, Saturday November 16, was received at the airport by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odimegwu-Ojukwu.
In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter) through his handle @narendramodi, Modi expressed his gratitude for the reception, stating, “Thank you, President Tinubu. Landed a short while ago in Nigeria. Grateful for the warm welcome. May this visit deepen the bilateral friendship between our nations.”
President Bola Tinubu, also taking to X via his official handle @officialABAT, welcomed Modi and highlighted the importance of this visit.
He stated, “I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to Nigeria… Our bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and enhance cooperation in critical sectors.”
This visit is expected to pave the way for strengthened trade relations and collaboration between India and Nigeria across various sectors, benefiting both nations significantly.
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