In a landmark diplomatic event, PM Modi Narendra completed his historic visit to Nigeria on November 17, 2024, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the West African nation in 17 years. The visit, part of a broader three-nation tour including Brazil and Guyana, has opened new doors for cooperation between these two important nations.
A Warm Welcome and High Honor as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Prime Minister Modi in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, where a significant honor awaited the Indian leader. In recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Nigeria friendship, PM Modi received Nigeria’s highest national honor – the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. The Indian Prime Minister humbly dedicated this prestigious award to the strong bonds between the two nations.
Major Agreements and Partnerships
During this important visit, both leaders signed several key agreements to make their countries work better together:
New Friendship Agreements
- A Cultural Exchange Programme to share music, art, and traditions
- Plans to work together on customs to make trade easier
- Agreement to help each other with land surveying
Coming Soon
- New rules to make business easier between the two countries
- Plans to avoid double taxation
- Special agreements to protect investments in both countries
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Working Together in Important Areas
Energy Partnership
- Nigeria will supply oil and natural gas to India for many years
- India will help Nigeria make its gas pipelines safer
- Support for converting vehicles to use cleaner natural gas
Making Healthcare Better
- Building new hospitals and medical centers
- Using smart computer systems to manage health services
- Sharing India’s successful vaccination system called CoWIN
Growing More Food
- Sharing better farming machines and special seeds
- Working together to grow more millets (healthy grains)
- Teaching each other about modern farming techniques
Help in Times of Need
Showing true friendship, Prime Minister Modi announced that India would send 20 tons of helpful supplies to Nigeria to support people affected by recent floods. India is also providing about $400 million to help Nigeria grow and develop various projects.
Indians in Nigeria
About 60,000 Indian people live and work in Nigeria, making them an important part of the friendship between these countries. They help both countries understand each other better and make business connections stronger.
Working Together for Safety
Both leaders agreed to work together to keep their countries safe by:
- Fighting against terrorism
- Protecting ships from pirates in the Gulf of Guinea
- Sharing important security information
- Helping Nigeria make its defense forces stronger
Technology and Education
The two countries are excited to work together on:
- Making government services digital
- Helping Nigerian students study in India
- Sharing new technology ideas
- Creating more opportunities for young people to learn
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Why This Visit Matters
This visit is especially important because:
- It shows India’s growing friendship with African countries
- It helps both countries do more business together
- It creates new opportunities for people in both nations
- It makes both countries stronger partners in world affairs
Looking to the Future
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Nigeria marks a new chapter in the relationship between these two great nations. With new agreements signed, promises of help and support made, and plans for working together in many areas, India and Nigeria are set to become even closer friends in the years ahead.
Both President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi believe that by working together, they can help their countries grow stronger and create better opportunities for their people. This historic visit shows how two nations can join hands to face challenges and build a better future together.
