Nigeria has been described as one of Germany’s key strategic partners, as bilateral trade between both countries hit over €3 billion in 2025.
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefan Rössel, disclosed this in Abuja at the celebration of the Day of German Unity, where he highlighted the growing partnership between both countries in trade, investment, security, education, energy and climate cooperation.
According to the envoy, the 2025 trade volume represents a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year, a development he said shows Germany’s commitment to sustaining growth and expanding German investment and business presence in Nigeria.
He identified energy, mining and natural resources, machinery and agriculture as priority sectors for expanding economic relations, noting that both countries have opportunities to deepen cooperation in these areas.
He added that Germany also remains the largest contributor to joint stabilization efforts with nearly 190 million euros invested in Nigeria and its neighborhood over the past years.
On security, the envoy said Germany is working closely with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and organised crime, stressing that such threats can only be addressed through international cooperation.
Speaking on the significance of the celebration, Rössel said German Unity Day, observed annually in October, commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990 after decades of separation.
He described the restoration of German unity as one of the most significant moments in the country’s history, noting that living together in freedom and peace remains a source of gratitude for Germans.
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