Twenty Nigerian Students Awarded Scholarships to Study in Germany
Twenty Nigerian students have received scholarships to study at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, enhancing educational and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Germany.
Salome A. 
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) in Berlin. The announcement was made during a special dinner hosted in honor of Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, by German entrepreneur Lars Windhorst.
The scholarship program was unveiled at an exclusive event held at the China Club in Berlin, attended by notable leaders from both the private and public sectors, including Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT Berlin, and Lars Windhorst, co-founder of Sapinda Group and owner of the fashion company La Perla.
Ambassador Tuggar expressed profound gratitude for the scholarships, highlighting the significant opportunities they represent for 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 underscored Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape and 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 called for the Global North to focus on infrastructural development in Africa rather than geopolitical issues, advocating for increased investment in African infrastructure to foster sustainable growth and development.
The European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin, founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies, is a prestigious non-profit private institution offering a diverse range of academic programs, 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.
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. Ambassador Tuggar concluded that the program would not only enhance the students’ personal and professional growth but also support Nigeria’s broader development efforts.
