GERMAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, JOHANN WADEPHUL, TO VISIT LAGOS AND ABUJA

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Abuja

17.07.2026

GERMAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, JOHANN WADEPHUL,
TO VISIT LAGOS AND ABUJA

The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, will visit Nigeria on 21 and 22 July for high-
level political consultations and engagements in Lagos and Abuja, underlining the close
partnership between Germany and Nigeria.

Wadephul will be accompanied by a business delegation of CEOs and high-ranking board
members of German companies in the fields of IT and energy and by Members of the German
Parliament.

In Abuja, Foreign Minister Wadephul will hold talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Bianca Odumegwu-Ujukwu and with the President of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, to discuss regional developments,
peace and security, economic integration, and opportunities for closer cooperation between
Germany and West Africa.

The Lagos leg of the visit will focus on strengthening economic and cultural ties. The Foreign
Minister will participate in a business roundtable with representatives from German and
Nigerian companies, highlighting the growing economic partnership between both countries
and exploring opportunities for increased trade and investment and meet with civil society
representatives and cultural practitioners.

Germany and Nigeria share a strong partnership based on mutual respect and common
interests. As Africa’s largest economy and one of Germany’s most important partners on the
continent, Nigeria plays a key role in addressing global challenges ranging from sustainable
economic development and energy transition to regional peace and security. The visit reflects
Germany’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria and with West Africa as a
whole.

For more information, please contact: pr-11@abuj.diplo.de

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