Tinubu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi to Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Nigeria on his first official visit.

Tinubu disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Sunday.

According to him, discussions during the visit will seek to explore strategic and corporate relations between Nigeria and India.

“Look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to Nigeria, which is also the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to our dear country since 2007.

“Our bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and enhance cooperation in critical sectors. “Welcome to Nigeria, PM Modi,” he wrote.

Media Talk Africa reports that Modi arrived in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in the early hours of Sunday.

Earlier, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga had announced that Tinubu will host Modi on Sunday.

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