The FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike has presented the keys to Nigerians federal capital city to the Indian Prime minister who is on a two-day state visit to Nigeria.
Wike presented the key to Modi on Saturday.
On Sunday, Modi, who arrived Abuja Saturday evening, was received at the State House Forecourt by President Tinubu at about 10:20 am Sunday.
The Indian PM was welcomed with the Indian Anthem, after which a Guard of Honour, mounted by the Brigade of Guards, rendered the Nigerian Anthem and led the visiting leader on inspection of the mounted parade.
A 21-gun salute followed the inspection of the mounted Guard of Honour.
While together, the two leaders are expected to lead a number of bilateral activities, including a restricted meeting, some delegation-level talks, as well as exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoU).
In a tweet he shared about the visit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said:
I 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 @narendramodi
Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday on a visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
He was welcomed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, alongside other government officials.
This visit is expected to facilitate high-level discussions focused on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation. Key areas of mutual interest likely to be addressed include technology partnerships, infrastructure development, and economic collaborations.
The two countries are also expected to explore new opportunities for strengthening existing ties and building new ones.
