JUST IN: Tinubu welcomes German President, Steinmeier, at Aso Rock villa
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlinePresident Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday morning, welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
Steinmier, who arrived in Abuja on Tuesday evening met the President at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 11:06 am (local time) on Wednesday.
He is accompanied by a business delegation of CEOs and high-ranking board members of some of Germany’s most successful companies in the fields of IT, high-tech and energy.
The German leader, upon his arrival, was greeted with his country’s anthem and the Nigerian anthem, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Presidential Brigade of Guards.
After the 21-gun salute, Tinubu led Steinmeier into his office for closed-door talks.
In a statement on Monday, the German Embassy said Steinmeier will meet with Tinubu as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States, Dr. Alieu Touray.
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He will then proceed to Lagos, where he will engage with business representatives, visit a start-up hub and meet with members of Nigeria’s cultural sector and civil society, like Dr Nike Okundaye and Prof 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 read.
Tinubu and Steinmeier are expected to brief the press after the closed-door talks
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