The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will be hosted by Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu as he embarks on a state visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Sunday, November 17.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office, Modi will visit Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana on a five-day state visit. Modi is scheduled to be in Nigeria on the November 16 and 17. This visit makes him the fourth Indian prime minister to visit Nigeria and the first to tour the African nation in 17 years.

Both nations have over the years, nurtured their relationship through periodic interactions, including important bilateral visits at the level of Heads of State or Government.

Nigeria’s real GDP growth performance has been robust over the past decade, driven by the non-oil sectors, while India has been a significant partner in Nigeria’s economic growth. The visit will therefore accord both countries the opportunity to further strengthen their bilateral trade and commercial relations.

At the forefront of this visit is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed by both countries on November 15, 2024.