• First Indian Prime Minister to Visit Nigeria in 17 Years: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nigeria for a state visit, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister since Dr. Manmohan Singh’s visit in 2007.
• Strengthening Bilateral Ties: President Bola Tinubu will receive PM Modi at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s and India’s ties through bilateral discussions.
• Memoranda of Understanding: The two leaders will exchange signed Memoranda of Understanding to enhance collaboration in critical sectors.
• Indian Investment in Nigeria: Over 200 Indian companies have invested over $27 billion in Nigeria, making them the second-largest employers after the Nigerian government.
• Cultural Exchange: The visit also highlights the cultural relationship between the two countries, with over 5,000 Nigerians studying in India and regular exchanges of troops and people-to-people contact .
PM Modi’s visit is part of his three-nation tour, which also includes Brazil and Guyana. This visit is expected to bolster India’s ties with Nigeria and the African continent, promoting cooperation on global issues.
