Akpabio seeks stronger Nigeria-Germany partnership

Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigeria and Germany to deepen their economic partnership, emphasizing mutual trust and shared prosperity as key goals. During a meeting with a German delegation in Abuja, Akpabio stressed the importance of transforming their longstanding friendship into tangible economic benefits, particularly in sectors like electricity, skills training and job creation.

He proposed a structured Nigeria-Germany Parliamentary Dialogue to ensure ongoing engagement and called for increased German investment in key areas such as manufacturing, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, technology and infrastructure. Akpabio highlighted the need to address investment barriers, including high financing costs and regulatory obstacles, to attract more German companies to Nigeria.

He also emphasized the importance of reliable power supply, renewable energy, and technical education to boost industrialization and productivity. Additionally, Akpabio called for stronger security cooperation between the two nations to ensure stability and facilitate safe migration pathways.