BREAKING: Tinubu Speaks as Wike Welcomes Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria [Video]

Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has extended a warm welcome to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Ahmadu Bello Airport in Nigeria on Saturday night, November 16. This significant visit marks a major milestone in Nigeria-India relations, with Modi’s two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

President Bola Tinubu, in a tweet on Saturday night, expressed the readiness to play host to the Indian prime minister, disclosing that the bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and enhance cooperation in critical sectors.

As the first Indian leader to visit Nigeria since Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2007, Modi’s presence underscores Nigeria’s growing importance as a strategic partner for India in Africa. The visit is expected to focus on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, defence, agriculture, and financial …