The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu has called for a results-oriented partnership between Nigeria and Germany to help Nigeria achieve its ambitious target of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
The Minister made the call in Abuja during a visit by a high-level delegation from the Giessen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg) of Germany, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Matthias Leder.
The meeting, convened under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focused on strengthening cooperation in key sectors identified as vital to Nigeria’s economic growth.
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These areas included trade and investment, vocational training and industrial innovation, as well as legal labour migration.
Bagudu stressed the necessity of moving beyond routine diplomatic exchanges to achieve measurable, strategic outcomes that positively impact citizens and reinforce government institutions.
“We are committed to shifting from process to progress — from meetings to measurable results. What matters most to this administration is impact. Partnerships must translate into jobs, enterprise growth, and tangible development outcomes for Nigerians,” Bagudu stated.
He praised Germany’s expertise in vocational education and industrial innovation, noting that it perfectly complements Nigeria’s vision for inclusive and sustainable development.
The Minister underscored that the Tinubu administration’s international collaboration strategy is built on reciprocity, mutual benefit, and shared accountability, rather than relying on aid or goodwill.
The Minister further elaborated that structured, legal migration pathways form a key part of the government’s broader strategy to harness its youthful population for economic benefit.
“We must transform Nigeria’s youthful population into a productive capital,” he affirmed.
“Through initiatives like this, we are not just exporting labour — we are exporting skill, knowledge, and global competitiveness.”
Bagudu also disclosed that the forthcoming 2026–2030 National Development Plan would formally incorporate such international partnerships to boost human capital development, trade facilitation, and innovation-led growth.
In response, Leder reaffirmed the German Chamber’s readiness to deepen cooperation, particularly in enterprise development and structured migration.
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He also extended an invitation to Bagudu to deliver the African Keynote Address at the 2026 edition of “The World Meets in Giessen” conference in June.
The Acting Permanent Secretary, Samson Ebimaro, reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring every international engagement leaves a “measurable footprint on national development.”
