In a significant boost to educational and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Germany, twenty Nigerian students have been awarded scholarships to study at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), Berlin.
The announcement was made during a special dinner hosted in honour of Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, by German entrepreneur Lars Windhorst.
The scholarship programme was revealed at an exclusive event held at the China Club in Berlin, attended by a distinguished assembly of leaders from both the private and public sectors.
Notable attendees included Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT Berlin, and Lars Windhorst, co-founder of Sapinda Group and owner of the fashion company La Perla.
During the event, Ambassador Tuggar expressed profound gratitude for the scholarships, highlighting the significant opportunity they represent for the Nigerian students.
He praised ESMT Berlin for its reputation as one of Germany’s premier business schools and emphasized the value of the educational experience the students would gain.
In his speech, Ambassador Tuggar also seized the opportunity to underscore Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.
He invited the German business community to invest in Nigeria, pointing out the country’s considerable investment opportunities.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the unification of the exchange rate, which have positively impacted Nigeria’s economic environment.
The Minister also addressed the need for the Global North to focus on infrastructural development in Africa rather than being preoccupied with geopolitical issues.
He advocated for increased investment in African infrastructure as a means of fostering sustainable growth and development.
The European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin is a prestigious non-profit private institution founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies.
ESMT offers a diverse range of academic programmes, including Masters, MBA, and PhD courses, as well as executive education.
Accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and FIBAA, ESMT is renowned for its focus on leadership, innovation, and analytics, with its faculty contributing extensively to top academic journals.
The scholarship opportunity at ESMT Berlin is expected to be transformative for the selected Nigerian students, providing them with advanced knowledge and skills that will contribute to Nigeria’s development goals.
The Minister concluded that the programme would not only enhance the student’s personal and professional growth but also support Nigeria’s broader development efforts.
