Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Steinmeier arrived in Abuja on Tuesday evening for the high-profile visit.
According to a statement from the German Embassy, Steinmeier is set to engage with President Tinubu and Dr. Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional economic and security matters.
On Wednesday morning, the President received the German leader at the Forecourt of the Villa before proceeding into a closed door meeting.
Steinmeier was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by a business delegation of CEOs and board members of some Germany companies in the area of IT and energy.
Meanwhile, in the statement issued on Monday, the German Embassy said Steinmeier would proceed to Lagos, where he would engage with business representatives, visit a start-up hub and meet with members of Nigeria’s cultural sector and civil society.
He is also expected to meet with Professor Wole Soyinka.
“There will also be an opportunity to tour the city of Lagos and gain insights into the urban development of a megacity, including environmental and social challenges,” the statement said.