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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with Germany, assuring German investors and institutions of its continued support for mutually beneficial partnerships in trade, investment, education, technology and cultural exchange.
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday at the reception marking the 36th anniversary of German reunification, held at the German Residence, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu congratulated the Consul-General and the entire German community on the celebration and expressed confidence that Nigeria-Germany friendship would grow even stronger.
The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Esq., described the relationship between Nigeria and Germany as a longstanding friendship sustained by diplomatic cooperation, economic engagement and people-to-people relationships.
He noted that the 66-year relationship between the two countries had continued to evolve, with Germany making significant contributions to Nigeria's development through its businesses, educational institutions and cultural organisations.
Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the contributions of German enterprises and institutions in Lagos, including the Goethe-Institute, which has continued to strengthen commercial, educational and cultural connections between the people of both countries.
He reiterated Lagos State's appreciation of the German community's contributions to the development of the State and expressed optimism that the existing partnership would continue to deliver greater benefits to both sides.
He observed that Germany's industrial and technological strengths, alongside Nigeria's enterprise and economic potential, presented significant opportunities for deeper cooperation and mutually beneficial development.
The Governor assured the German community that Lagos State would continue to welcome and support partnerships capable of stimulating investment, promoting innovation and contributing to the State's economic growth.
The German Consul-General in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Krull expressed
Germany's readiness to expand opportunities for trade, investment, educational exchange and stronger people-to-people connections with Nigeria and Lagos State.
He disclosed that Germany had committed over €700 million in development partnerships in Nigeria through grants and loans, adding that the country intended to increase its development support in the coming years.
On international trade, he expressed Germany's preference for a rules-based system anchored on transparency, fairness and equal treatment to promote confidence and sustainable business relationships.
He also indicated Germany's intention to increase the number of visa applications it processes, while highlighting the educational opportunities available to Nigerian students in German universities at fair and affordable fees.
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