The Nigerian government has emphasized the need for results-driven partnerships with Germany to support the country’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, made the call in Abuja while receiving a high-level delegation from Germany’s Giessen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg), led by CEO Matthias Leder.

The discussions focused on deepening cooperation in trade, investment, vocational training, and legal labour migration, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Bagudu stressed that the administration is moving beyond routine diplomatic engagement toward practical, measurable outcomes that directly impact Nigerians’ lives.

“We are committed to shifting from process to progress — from meetings to measurable results. Partnerships must translate into jobs, enterprise growth, and tangible development outcomes for Nigerians,” Bagudu said.

He highlighted Germany’s global strengths in industrial innovation and vocational education, noting that these areas align well with Nigeria’s development priorities. Bagudu also emphasized that international partnerships should focus on mutual benefit, institutional strengthening, and long-term value creation, rather than dependency or goodwill.

Structured legal migration was identified as a key component of Nigeria’s strategy to harness its youthful population for global competitiveness.

“Through initiatives like this, we are not just exporting labour — we are exporting skill, knowledge, and global competitiveness,” Bagudu said.

Bagudu further revealed that the 2026–2030 National Development Plan will formalize international partnerships as vehicles for human capital development, trade facilitation, and innovation-led growth.

CEO Matthias Leder expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s ongoing engagement and pledged to expand cooperation in enterprise development, technical training, and structured migration programmes. Leder also invited Minister Bagudu to deliver the African Keynote Address at The World Meets in Giessen 2026, a major global business forum.

Dr. Samson Ebimaro, Acting Permanent Secretary and Director of International Cooperation, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to results-based partnerships that strengthen systems, build local capacity, and leave measurable impacts on national development.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepening economic collaboration through trade, skills development, and innovation, advancing Nigeria’s goal of a $1 trillion economy by 2030.