In a historic visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations, President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nigeria on Sunday.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The meeting, set to take place at the State House in Abuja, marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years.
Modi is expected to arrive in Abuja on Saturday for the two-day State visit, which underscores the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and India.
The last Indian leader to visit Nigeria was Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2007, during which both nations established a strategic partnership.
The agenda for the visit includes high-level discussions between President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi, focusing on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, energy, and education.
Both leaders will also formalise agreements by exchanging signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to bolster collaboration in critical sectors.
“President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.
“Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive on Saturday.
“His visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership.
“President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will seek to strengthen Nigeria’s and India’s ties further during their bilateral discussions.
“Both leaders will exchange signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to enhance collaboration in critical sectors,” the statement reads.
India and Nigeria have shared a long history of collaboration. India is one of Nigeria’s largest trading partners.
