Nigeria, Germany reset development alliance to drive grassroots impact, economic growth
From left: Dr. Karin Jansen Head of Cooperation, German Embassy and her team, the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary (DOOPs ) in company of Management Staff of the Ministry during the GIZ briefing Friday in Abuja.
The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has reaffirmed its commitment to aligning international development partnership with Nigeria’s national priorities, as it hosted a high-level briefing on Nigerian–German Development Cooperation and programmes of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Abuja.
Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, stressed that Nigeria is entering a critical phase of consolidating its development framework, with a strong focus on private sector growth, Micro small and Medium (Memes), and inclusive development across rural and urban communities. She noted that government is intensifying efforts to generate community-level data to drive targeted, evidence-based planning across all 774 Local Government Areas.
Dr. Uzoka – Anite acknowledged Germany’s sustained support in key sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, and policy development, while calling for deeper collaboration anchored on technical support, investment, and measurable outcomes that directly impact citizens.
“Our priority is clear every partnership must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians, driven by data, accountability, and shared commitment,” she said.
The Head of Development Cooperation, German Embassy Nigeria Dr. Karin Jansen reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic importance as a partner and highlighted upcoming bilateral engagements aimed at deepening cooperation. The briefing also featured presentations outlining Germany’s extensive development portfolio in Nigeria, spanning governance, health, renewable energy, agriculture, and economic development, with a strong emphasis on rural inclusion and climate-resilient growth.
While welcoming the German delegation the Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) Dr. Samson Ebimaro, commended the longstanding bilateral relationship, describing Germany as a global model in innovation and human capital development. He reiterated the Ministry’s resolve to strengthen cooperation frameworks that deliver concrete development results.
The meeting concluded with both countries reaffirming their commitment to enhanced coordination and accelerated implementation of programmes designed to stimulate sustainable economic growth and improve livelihoods nationwide.
