Diplomat, dog lover, explorer of Africa, mother and open minded researcher of life. Retweets are food for thought, not necessarily my opinion
@GERinNigeria
Yesterday I had the pleasure to receive the Gouvernor of Taraba State, H.E. Dr. Agbu Kefas
@GovAgbuKefas
at the German 🇩🇪 Embassy to exchange on potential of future cooperation. The tee from Taraba will go a long way with colleagues and remind us of the visit.🙏
@GERinNigeria
I had the honour to meet Governor
@dikko_radda
the other day in my office for a fruitful exchange on our cooperation. His engagement is commendable and 🇩🇪Germany is proud partner and sponsor of
@UNDPNigeria
stabilisation efforts in the region.
@KatsinaStateNg
@GERinNigeria
Happy to have led colleagues in the
@UNDPNigeria
North West and Central Office to a productive week with
@KatsinaStateNg
- working on the finer details of the Prevention Facility with H.E the Governor of Katsina.
1. Sealed SME fund for Katsina 🤝🏾
2. Swift livelihood injection
Pleasure meeting H.E. Bala Mohammed today, the Governor of Bauchi State. We discussed how we can strengthen cooperation and agreed that there is a lot of potential for German business to invest in Bauchi and for stronger personal ties between Bauchi and Germany.
@GERinNigeria
Last evening, we were honored to have the Deputy Secretary General
@AminaJMohammed
join the pre-screening of the
#Ngarannam
Film - a story of hope and homecoming in Northeast 🇳🇬 .
Thanks to H.E Ricardo Guerra de Araujo of the Embassy of Brazil 🇧🇷 for hosting us.
#RSFNigeria
Honored to meet you,
@HonTJAbbas
and Hon. members of HoR! Great to discuss priorities of the
@HouseNGR
as well as areas where we can increase German-Nigerian legislative cooperation, such as in energy & climate, parliamentary exchange and women's representation."
@GERinNigeria
Yesterday I had the honour and pleasure to meet his Excellency Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Alia
@benuestategovt
, Executive Governor of Benue State to discuss topics of mutual interest and cooperation in presence of PS MoD, Dr. Kana.
@GERinNigeria
I am shocked by the loss of innocent lives in Plateau. Our sincere condolences go out to the communities and families who mourn their loved ones. The attackers must be brought to justice. 🇩🇪 Germany continues to support peace mediation
@GermanyDiplo
@GERinNigeria
@GERonAfrica
🕊️🤍
@AnnettInes
handed over the Dove of Peace to
@asmaubenzies
representing the Women Platform on Security Sector Reform and Governance.
▶️ An important platform to promote women’s participation and collaboration in the security sector.
#WomensRightsAreHumanRights
Bayelsa, Nua! anua! alua! Omiekami!
See what we did together! With the generous funding from
@GERinNigeria
& your support,
@UNODC_Nigeria
has been able to refurbish a police post & youth development centre for the good people of Otuan.
🙏 HE.
@govdouyediri
&
@bayelsastategov
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at the German-NigerianBusinees Conference in Lagos about how we can deepen cooperation in areas such as energy, climate and renewables such as hydrogen.
@GERinNigeria
@AhkNigeria
@GermanyInAfrica
Today is
#EuropeDay
! We commemorate the founding of the
#EuropeanUnion
. It all began in the aftermaths of
#WorldWarII
: French FM
#Schuman
suggested pooling France's & Germany's coal & steel production to make wars "not merely unthinkable but materially impossible" 1/2
#TeamEurope
🇳🇬 Welcome to Nigeria🇳🇬
German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
@SvenjaSchulze68
and State Secretary
@BaerbelKofler
just landed in Abuja.
Honored to have you 🙏
⬆️ Up the creeks to Otuan.
@AnnettInes
commissioned a police post and youth centre in Bayelsa State, built as part of a
@UNODC_Nigeria
project, after visiting H.E. the Governor
@govdouyediri
🇳🇬🇩🇪
Today I visited
@ndlea_nigeria
sniffer dog unit in Lagos that has been supported by
@GermanyDiplo
and
@bka
for many years and visited the construction side of new dog kennels and quarters for staff. Go fight drug smuggling!
@GERinNigeria
Thank you
@GeoffreyOnyeama
and your team for excellent and efficient cooperation, patience, understanding and friendship. Hope you will remain a true friend of the EU and its member states. All the best to you in the future.
@GERinNigeria
@EUinNigeria
@SwedeninNigeria
Attended a most enjoyable farewell dinner in my honour, very kindly and generously co-hosted by Annika Hahn-Englund, Ambassador
@SwedeninNigeria
and
@SamuelaIsopiEU
, Ambassador
@EUinNigeria
. In attendance were Ambassadors of EU Member States resident in Nigeria.
@NigeriaGov
We 🇩🇪 believe in the collaboration between the UN and the Government of Borno State in the management of mass exits for the better future of the people of Borno, peace and stability.
@GovBorno
@UNDPNigeria
@GERinNigeria
Today I had the privilege of signing a contribution to the UN basket fund managed by
#UNDP
in support of the Borno Model for Mass Exits from Boko Haram. Thanks to
@GERinNigeria
for contributing 10.1 million euros to the basket fund in the presence of
@GovBorno
Prof. Zulum.
Our hard work, dedication, and amazing teamwork led us to victory in the just concluded
@afrobasketwomen
tournament . Every pass, every play, & every moment on the court showcased the power of unity & collaboration. Shoutout to our incredible coaching staff and the
@nbbfonline
I have just opened the side event hosted by the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office at NIES Abuja. The panel discussion is still ongoing at the workshop area. Go there now and follow the discussion.
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyDiplo
Benin Bronzes Roundtable, Abuja Conversation, first in a series, brought together a rich, diverse, honest and optimistic conversation on cultural heritage, spiritual meaning, need for cooperation and forward-looking strategies.
@GermanyDiplo
@GERinNigeria
@NigeriaGov
@NCMMng
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar (OON) received in audience H.E. Mrs. Annett Gunther, the German Ambassador to Nigeria today, 21st December 2023.
Discussed bilateral and other issues of common interest.
🇳🇬 🇩🇪
And this brand new, state of the art Noma Treatment Center in Abuja was funded though private donations of Austrian and German citizens.
@GERinNigeria
@Fmohnigeria
The 2023 Noma Conference was held last week and some things are noteworthy
• Awareness and Research on this disease are growing📈📈
• Commisioning of a new treatment centre
• We are now seeing adult onset of noma. This is a cause for concern.
Germany 🇩🇪 is a strong supporter of the UN and international partners' efforts for peace and stability in the Northeast and Lake Chad region. It is encouraging to have the Honourable Minister
@atikuabagudu
@PlanningNG
on board. Together we can achieve peace and prosperity fast
The Minister
@atikuabagudu
of
@PlanningNG
at a meeting with
@matzschmale
the UN RC & his team thanked the
@UN
for its long-standing commitment in supporting 🇳🇬 & commended the recent engagements/activities around the “Borno Model” & the peace building fund as good initiatives.
In my meeting today with Abba Kabir Yusuf, newly elected Executive Governor of Kano State, we discussed a range of subjects relating to the development of Kano State and mutual cooperation.
@GERinNigeria
@Kyusufabba
@GermanyInAfrica
@KanostateNg
Enhancing maritime security, improving lives and reigniting hope!
This
#MaritimeDay
, we thank
@GERinNigeria
for their support towards the refurbishment of the police post and youth development center in Otuan, a riverine community in Bayelsa State.
#MaritimeCrimePrevention
Next stop on my Lagos Tour was the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce
@NigGChamber
and its DG Marilyn Rapu. Great organization for German and Nigerian companies to build relationships and networks.
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyInAfrica
Today I was a guest on AIT's People, Politics and Power Programme with Imoni Mac Amarere where I discussed German-Nigerian relations and international affairs.
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyInAfrica
@AIT_Online
🟢 At yesterday’s
@EnergySummitNGR
the 🇩🇪 Embassy and the German Hydrogen Office
#h2diplo
hosted the first-ever side event on
#Hydrogen
as a clean energy source. Lots of interest and good discussions on this important topic for a better energy future in Nigeria!
@FMPRng
Well done
@UNODC_Nigeria
and partners. Wildlife crime threatens communities and society as a whole biodiversity, security and socio-economic growth in Nigeria. 🇩🇪
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyDiplo
happy to be one of many partners.
@ICCWC_WFC
I was flashed by the performance by Festival Symphony Orchestra Abuja under the leadership of German conductor Walter-Michael Vollhardt at my residence last night.
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyInAfrica
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
As we mark 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, learn how YOU can
#StandUp4HumanRights
and help promote a world of dignity, freedom & justice for all.
#UDHR75
'
@UNFPA
, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality & remain dedicated to advancing
#genderequality
& uplifting the voices of women & girls.... all women & girls have the right to a life free from discrimination, violence, & detrimental harmful practices'.
@ullamuller
Great to be part of the opening of first Noma Center in Abuja funded by German and Austrian NGO Nomahilfe e.V on National Noma Day which will soon treat upto eighty children and avoid their suffering and death.
@Fmohnigeria
@NigeriaGov
@GERinNigeria
@GermanyInAfrica
🚀✨develoPPPVentures is back and accepting new applications for start-ups in Nigeria. More info & apply at: …
➡Deadline: December 31, 2023
#fundinginnovation
@BMZ_Bund
@giz_gmbh
Do you believe in coincidences? Not only have we become close friends and are we mothers to our beloved dog siblings, now it turns out that both our beautiful daughters were born on 3 May. Happy Birthday Danielle and Alexandra.
@DanielleAlakija
@yodifiji
@rikkialakija
It’s
@DanielleAlakija
Day‼️ Happy Birthday Princess President. We celebrate you every single day because you’re truly the gift of a child that keeps on giving. Thank YOU for holding me up this past 2 years; your behind scenes support has been invaluable & history will remember ❤️
Had the honour to meet HE the Senate President
@SPNigeria
thank you for taking the time to discuss strengthening 🇳🇬-🇩🇪 relations, be it on issues of security, development or inter-parliamentary relations. Thanks also to the Deputy Senate President,
@barauijibrin
@NGRSenate
GER is a strong partner of
@ecowas_cedeao
in its efforts to promote regional integration, economic growth, peace and security. DG Political Affaires
@AmbassadorBuck
had a fruitful exchange with ECOWAS Commission president Touray on regional issues.
@GERinNigeria
Continued support to
@ecowas_cedeao
remains a priority for 🇩🇪 Visiting Director General of Political Affairs, Dr. Christian Buck
@AmbassadorBuck
met with HE Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission today.
Through the combined experience, technical capacity, communication channels and field networks of 5 organizations, ICCWC is uniquely placed to develop programmes to combat wildlife & forest crime 🐘🌲🦜🐅🌺
#TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime
@vanguardngrnews
Get your facts right! I did not say anything about deporting 12K Nigerians. We had an exchange on migration issues including legal pathways of migration.
@SPNigeria
@GERinNigeria
With support from
@unwomenNG
&
@GERinNigeria
,
@official_NSCDC
organized its inaugural National Women’s Conference and launched the "Say No to SGBV" club in schools. The conference focused on enhancing capacity and effectively mainstreaming gender within and beyond the workplace.
Honored to engage in discussions with German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, alongside key officials and Siemens AG Africa reps. Our goal: Fast-tracking the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to fulfill the President's vision for reliable electricity in Nigeria.
Deep-dived into
A special attendance by German Ambassador Mrs Günther made the 4th
#GermanBusinessRoundtable
a memorable one. Anticipating the new Nigerian government, business challenges & opportunities for German businesses in Nigeria were key topics covered in a lively 2 hour session.
Colouring and decorating eggs is one of the favourite activities Germans, kids in particular, do around Easter. No matter what your tradition, have a peaceful Easter time.
Deutschland wird die Westafrikanische Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft
@ecowas_cedeao
verstärkt darin unterstützen, Frieden in der Region zu sichern & Krisen vorzubeugen. Das vereinbarten Ministerin
@SvenjaSchulze68
und ECOWAS-Vizepräsidentin, Damtien Tchintchibidja heute in Berlin.
@GERinNigeria
we are proud to have been part of this effort to bring Germany and Africa closer together. Chancellor Scholz' visit to Nigeria will turn into many new joint activities.
Federal President Frank Steinmeier &
@Bundeskanzler
are on official visits in Africa. Steinmeier will be in Tanzania & Zambia from 1 Nov, while Scholz is in Nigeria before going to Ghana. The intention is to expand partnerships & strengthen cooperation between Africa & Germany 🇩🇪
#G20India
Presidency presents a phenomenal blend of digital & traditional & advocates a sense of wholeness & wellness, that goes beyond the curative side of health & embraces the traditional medicines and principles as well: Dr. Ayoade Alakija, Special Envoy ACT-Accelerator
@WHO
Thank you
@GermanyDiplo
for your trust and partnership with
@UNDP
. We took a calculated risk together to bring something new and ambitious to NE 🇳🇬 with govt ownership/leadership at the center. Stabilization works & it’s paying off for 1000s of people.
#bornoofhope
.
Africa came to Berlin City Hall tonight‼️ We brought drums, we brought dance, we brought joy & freedom! The GLOBAL was put firmly back into
#GlobalHealth
as Prof.
@LekeRose
received the
@virchowprize
to a standing ovation and ululation. Such an honour to be a part of this.
Congratulations 🎊 to 20 recent graduates👩🏽🎓👨🏽🎓 of Advanced Industrial Mechanics from the ADF-VDMA Technical Training Programme in Nigeria. This is a 🇳🇬 🇩🇪 cooperation🔗 between
@AlikoDangoteFdn
and
@VDMAeu
, resolving a demand for skilled professionals in the industrial sector.
State-of-the-art diagnostics of haemorrhagic fever viruses and a new isolation unit for contagious patients built by 🇩🇪 Bernhard-Nocht-Institute at 🇳🇬 Nigeria’s
@ISTH_Irrua
make sure that more infections are being detected and health service personnel are better protected.
From Abuja to Zagreb: the heads of the more than 220 German missions abroad are at the Federal Foreign Office for
#BoKo2023
from today. What else is on the agenda, in addition to today’s opening speech by
@ABaerbock
on stronger
#GlobalPartnerships
👇
Yesterday I was honoured to be a guest at Zikaron Basalon at the Ambassador of Israel's house in Abuja to listen to the moving story of 100 year old holocaust survivor Hannah Malka. We must never forget.
@GermanyDiplo
@GERinNigeria
🇵🇱 19 April 1943 went down in history as the most famous act of Jewish resistance.
🎗️ Today, Federal President
#Steinmeier
also commemorated this day and asked for forgiveness.
Learn more about the historic Warsaw Ghetto Uprising here. 👇
A wonderful start to the day in Berlin. Addressing the Annual Conference of German Ambassadors on the topic of North-South Engagement in A Changing World. With Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E Annalena Baerbock
@ABaerbock
.
#BoKo2023
To invest more and to invest better - that's what today’s
#CompactWithAfrica
conference in Berlin is all about. We will work closely with our African partners to create solutions for global issues - for greater climate neutrality, sustainability & the resilience of our economies.
🇩🇪 Ambassador to 🇳🇬
@AnnettInes
at the National Migration Dialogue held in Abuja yesterday underlined the positive potential of migration and measures to address its challenges. There is great potential in 🇳🇬-🇩🇪 cooperation on migration!
#NMD2023
#Youthmigration
#japa
🚀The Digital Transformation Center in Nigeria unveiled
@NITDANigeria
's beta Policy Review Portal, with joint funding from
@EUinNigeria
and
@BMZ_Bund
. This portal will boost stakeholder engagement in policy development for the advancement of Nigeria's digital innovation ecosystem