"Had a very productive discussion with President Tinubu. We talked about adding momentum to our strategic partnership. There is immense scope for ties to flourish even further in sectors like defence, energy, technology, trade, health, education and more," PM Modi said in a post on social me
"On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid," PM Modi said during a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The two leaders held a meeting at the President's House in Abuja.
This makes PM Modi the second foreign dignitary to receive this honour. Queen Elizabeth is the only other foreign dignitary who was awarded the GCON, in 1969.
Notably, over 200 Indian companies have invested over USD 27 billion in Nigeria, making them the second-largest employers after the Nigerian government.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brazil on November 18, the Indian diaspora expressed their enthusiasm and said that they have started preparations to greet the PM.
Abuja city's air was filled with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' chants as the Indian Diaspora awaited the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nigeria on Saturday.
Consul General of India in Lagos, Chandramouli Karn said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nigeria will be a milestone in India-Nigeria relations. This historic visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, fostering greater cooperation in areas like trad