As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Sunday on his first-ever go to to Nigeria, the Indian group dwelling within the West African nation turned up in giant numbers giving him a rousing welcome, chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ slogans, on the Abuja airport.
Thanking the Indian Diaspora in Nigeria for welcoming him, PM Modi wrote a put up on X: “Heartwarming to see the Indian group in Nigeria extending such a heat and vibrant welcome!”
Heartwarming to see the Indian group in Nigeria extending such a heat and vibrant welcome! pic.twitter.com/QYfAUOpqRO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2024
Prime Minister Modi additionally praised the Indian group dwelling in Nigeria for remaining related with their roots, language, and tradition. The Prime Minister additionally interacted with numerous Indian ladies, youngsters, and males dwelling within the West African nation and uploaded photos with them.
In one other put up, PM Modi tweeted: “In Nigeria, the Marathi group expressed pleasure at Marathi being conferred the standing of a Classical Language. It’s really commendable how they continue to be related to their tradition and roots.”
The town of Abuja was decked out with posters and hoardings of PM Modi early on Saturday because the Prime Minister emplaned from India for his five-day go to to 3 nations together with Nigeria.
PM Modi arrived in Abuja on Sunday.
Nigeria is the primary cease within the PM’s five-day go to to 3 nations the place the pinnacle of each nations goals to strengthen the strategic ties.
After his go to to Nigeria from November 16 to 17, PM Modi shall be heading to Brazil for the G20 summit.
PM Modi’s ultimate vacation spot is Guyana.
The Indian diaspora expressed their enthusiasm surrounding PM Modi’s maiden go to to Nigeria.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally welcomed PM Modi at Abuja airport on Sunday, highlighting the significance of the go to to strengthen India-Nigeria ties.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi thanked President Tinubu.
“Landed a short time in the past in Nigeria. Grateful for the nice and cozy welcome. Could this go to deepen the bilateral friendship between our nations,” PM Modi tweeted.
PM Modi turned the primary Indian Prime Minister to go to the West African nation in 17 years.
“I stay up for welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first go to to Nigeria, which can be the primary go to by an Indian Prime Minister to our expensive nation since 2007. Our bilateral discussions will search to broaden the strategic partnership between each international locations and improve cooperation in essential sectors. Welcome to Nigeria, PM Modi @narendramodi,” mentioned Nigeria President Tinubu on Sunday.
Invited by Nigeria President Tinubu, PM Modi was warmly obtained in Abuja by Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The Minister offered PM Modi with the Key to the Metropolis of Abuja, symbolising belief and honour from the Nigerian folks, in accordance with the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA).
President Tinubu expressed his eagerness to welcome PM Modi, stating that their discussions intention to broaden strategic partnerships and improve cooperation in key sectors.
“Welcome to Nigeria, Prime Minister Modi,” Tinubu mentioned in a put up on X.
PM Modi responded with gratitude, sharing photographs of his arrival and expressing hope for deepening bilateral friendship between India and Nigeria.
PM Modi earlier mentioned, “On the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will probably be my first go to to Nigeria, which is our shut accomplice within the West African area. My go to shall be a chance to construct upon our Strategic Partnership that’s based mostly on shared perception in democracy and pluralism. I’m additionally eagerly trying ahead to assembly the Indian group and associates from Nigeria who’ve despatched me heat welcome messages in Hindi.”
(Aside from the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV employees and is printed from a syndicated feed.)
