Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with both countries identifying agriculture, renewable energy, industrial development and skills acquisition as key areas for deeper collaboration.
The development followed a high-level meeting between Nigerian government officials and a delegation from the German Bundestag Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development in Abuja on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The German delegation was led by Professor Wolfgang Stefinger, while the Nigerian delegation included the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh; and Minister of State, Doris Uzoka-Anite.
Speaking during the engagement, Bagudu emphasised the importance of expanding trade, attracting investment, encouraging technology transfer and strengthening development cooperation between both countries.
He noted that Nigeria and Germany could benefit from sharing experiences in economic management, governance and institutional development.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Kyari, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving agricultural production and strengthening food security.
He highlighted the need to reduce food imports and post-harvest losses, expand irrigation, improve access to agricultural finance and introduce modern farming technologies.
He also stressed the importance of supporting smallholder farmers, women and young people through mechanisation, research and agribusiness opportunities.
On industrial development, Enoh said Nigeria was committed to expanding manufacturing, entrepreneurship, digital innovation and vocational training to strengthen local industries and create employment.
He also commended Germany, particularly its development agency, GIZ, for supporting skills development and institutional capacity-building in Nigeria.
Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Uzoka-Anite, called for sustained development financing and stronger partnerships with German institutions to support infrastructure, agriculture and youth empowerment.
She also identified renewable energy and industrialisation as important areas for cooperation. Responding on behalf of the German delegation, Stefinger reaffirmed Germany’s interest in strengthening its relationship with Nigeria.
He identified sustainable economic development, vocational education, security, renewable energy and healthcare infrastructure as areas of interest.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of stronger institutions, improved economic management and sustainable development financing in achieving long-term economic growth.
The renewed engagement is expected to provide opportunities for both countries to explore practical partnerships that could support investment, improve productivity and strengthen economic relations.
However, the meeting did not announce a specific new investment amount or signed project agreement.