Minister Calls for More Bilateral Relationship with Germany 

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has called for more bilateral relationships between Nigeria and Germany.

The minister said this when he received a delegation from the German Embassy in his office in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said that President Bola Tinubu was working on a strong economic development strategy for the country and he welcomes Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

“We want more German investors to come and invest in  Nigeria,” the minister said.

Bagudu commended the German government for its continuous support to the country.

“The support for our democracy, direct or indirect involvement in 20 states and the construction of roads, electricity, among others,” he said.

The Charge d‘Affairs, Mr Johannes Lehne, from the Embassy of Germany promised to continue supporting the country.

He said Germany would continue supporting Nigeria in areas like the economy and training for the industry, healthcare, agriculture, energy, cybersecurity and crisis redemption for conflict, among others.

Lehne commended the ministry for its achievements  and congratulated the minister on his appointment.  (NAN)