Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnership with Nigeria, recognising the country’s strategic importance in sub-Saharan Africa.
German Foreign Affairs Minister, Johann Wadephul, disclosed this after concluding high-level bilateral talks with his Nigerian counterpart, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, in Berlin.
Wadephul commended the Germany-Nigeria relations, describing them as being based on mutual respect.
The talks aimed to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including energy, trade, and migration governance.
“Nigeria is a key partner in Africa. Berlin is interested in expanding cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in renewable energy, vocational training, and economic diversification,” Wadephul said.
He added that Africa was the continent of the future for both Germany and the European Union, with Nigeria playing a vital role in this vision.
“There are tremendous opportunities for cooperation in critical minerals, energy transition, and private sector engagement,” Wadephul said.
Tuggar emphasised Nigeria’s economic and demographic significance, saying, “with over 220 million people and projections to reach 400 million by 2050, Nigeria’s focus is not to export people, but to export talent.
”We are committed to working with partners like Germany on structured pathways for job creation and to address the root causes of irregular migration.”
Tuggar highlighted Nigeria’s abundance of critical raw materials, presenting opportunities for mutually beneficial trade and investment.
“Nigeria is well-positioned to support Germany’s industrial and green transition goals. Our minerals, if developed through value-added partnerships, can be a foundation for sustainable growth on both sides,” Tuggar said.
The ministers agreed to deepen cooperation on legal migration and skills mobility, focusing on creating structured migration frameworks that benefit both countries.
Tuggar also held strategic meetings with German officials, including Nicolas Zippelius, Member of the German Parliament, and Prof. Lanz Rolla, Founder of the Berlin Global Dialogue.
He was formally invited to participate in the 2025 Berlin Global Dialogue in October.
The visit marked a renewed chapter in Nigeria-Germany relations, underpinned by shared values, economic cooperation, commitment to sustainable development, and regional stability.
