…Both sides also called for closer EU coordination to curb illicit financing and prevent proscribed organisations from exploiting foreign jurisdictions.
WED NOV 05 2025-theGBJournal| In Berlin, Nigeria and Germany renewed their commitment to deepen cooperation in power, security, trade, migration, and culture under the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission (BNC), a milestone that coincides with 65 years of diplomatic relations between both nations.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar said during a press briefing following the 5TH BNC in Berlin, that the session reflected the enduring friendship and shared vision that define our partnership: one anchored on innovation, trust, and people-centred development.
Yusuf Tuggar noted that both Nigerian and German officials, alongside his German counterpart, Minister Johann Wadephul, and senior officials reviewed ongoing collaborations and identified new pathways that align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 4D Doctrine; Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora.
He said President Tinubu’s reform-driven agenda continues to strengthen Nigeria’s global competitiveness and position our diplomacy as an engine for economic growth.
Bilateral trade between both nations reached €3 billion (₦2.95 trillion) in 2024, affirming Germany as Nigeria’s second-largest European trading partner.
”We agreed to expand cooperation beyond hydrocarbons into ICT, automotive assembly, and agro-industrial exports,” Tuggar said.
He also noted that Nigeria’s removal from the FATF Grey List has boosted investor confidence and reduced transaction risks, signalling renewed credibility in our financial reforms.
Energy and infrastructure were central to the discussions. Both diplomat reviewed progress on the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) with Siemens Energy, designed to add 4,000 MW to Nigeria’s national grid, and on the Green Guarantee Group (GGG), a platform to attract private capital for renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure.
”Nigeria’s new Carbon Market Framework and Climate Change Fund highlight our drive to unlock sustainable finance and green growth,” Tuggar said during press conference.
”On security, we agreed to expand cooperation through the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) to strengthen intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism capacity.”
Both sides also called for closer EU coordination to curb illicit financing and prevent proscribed organisations from exploiting foreign jurisdictions.
Discussions also advanced migration and skills partnerships, including the Talent Partnerships and SUSTAIN Project, which open new pathways for Nigerian professionals in ICT, healthcare, and engineering.
Opportunities in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) was also explored, a growing sector that allows Nigeria’s tech-driven youth to deliver digital services to German industries remotely.
Cultural exchange remains a vital bridge in the bilateral relations.
According to Ambassador Tuggar, ”I expressed Nigeria’s appreciation to the Government of Germany for the restitution of 1,130 Benin artefacts, a gesture that deepens our shared respect for history and creativity.”
Both nations will continue to collaborate in museum management, cultural preservation, and creative innovation.
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