Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday as a part of a three-nation tour. It’s the first go to by an Indian Prime Minister to the West African nation in 17 years. Invited by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon touchdown at Abuja airport. The go to signifies the rising ties between India and Nigeria, probably the most populous nation in Africa. Upon his arrival at Abuja airport, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Nigeria’s Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, offered the Indian Prime Minister with the symbolic “Key of the Metropolis” of Abuja, a gesture of belief and goodwill.
PM Modi welcomed by Indian diaspora
In the meantime, members of the Indian neighborhood in Nigeria additionally gathered on the airport to increase a heat welcome, waving Indian flags and cheering as PM Modi arrived. The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) highlighted the importance of this reception, stating that it showcases “the belief and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the individuals of Nigeria.” The MEA additionally shared visuals of the occasion, emphasising the significance of PM Modi’s historic go to to the West African area.
PM Modi reacts to grand reception
In a sequence of posts on X, PM Modi shared footage of his welcome by the Indian diaspora in Nigeria and mentioned that it was “heartwarming.” “Heartwarming to see the Indian neighborhood in Nigeria extending such a heat and vibrant welcome!” he mentioned. PM Modi additionally highlighted that the Marathi neighborhood in Nigeria expressed pleasure at Marathi being conferred the standing of a Classical Language, throughout his interplay with the Indian diaspora.
PM Modi’s go to to 3 nations
The Prime Minister is scheduled to carry bilateral discussions in Nigeria to strengthen the ties between each nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana scheduled from November 17 to November 21. PM Modi issued a press release indicating his first cease in Nigeria, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s invitation, geared toward strengthening strategic ties between each nations. “On the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will likely be my first go to to Nigeria, which is our shut associate within the West African area. My go to will likely be a possibility to construct upon our Strategic Partnership that’s primarily based on shared perception in democracy and pluralism. I’m additionally eagerly wanting ahead to assembly the Indian neighborhood and pals from Nigeria who’ve despatched me heat welcome messages in Hindi,” the assertion mentioned.
(With inputs from companies)