Modi Arrives In Nigeria, First By Indian PM In 17 Years. Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday on the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting the Indian diaspora in Nigeria.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday on the first leg of his three-nation visit. Image: X/@narendramodi

He was received by Nigeria's Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also extended his greetings on Modi's arrival. Image: X/@narendramodi

The federal minister presented Modi with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria, said MEA in a post on X. Image: X/@narendramodi

The Indian diaspora also extended a warm and vibrant welcome to Prime Minister Modi on his arrival in Nigeria. Image: X/@narendramodi

This is Modi's first-ever visit to the West Africa region and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. Image: X/@narendramodi

Modi is on a five-day visit to three nations in West Africa including Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. Image: X/@narendramodi