India–Nigeria relations In 1962, the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru made a state visit to Nigeria. In 1999, the democratically elected President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo made a state visit to India and was the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations. In 2007, Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh became the first Indian leader to visit Nigeria in 45 years and addressed a joint session of the Parliament of Nigeria. Since the restoration of democracy in Nigeria in 1998–99, its trade with India has increased substantially – climbing from US$293.71 million in 1999–00 to $875 million in 2005–06. As of 2007,
Prime Minister of Orissa the Congress, then claimed the right to form the government, despite the pan-Indian Congress policy of boycotting constitutional governments. The Das ministry lasted until 1939. Sir Gajapati then formed a second government in 1941, which lasted until 1944. Sir Gajapati is regarded as the architect of the modern Indian state of Orissa (now Odisha). During the Indian provincial elections, 1946, the Congress won 47 seats. Congress leader Harekrushna Mahatab became Prime Minister and later the first Chief Minister of Orissa after Indian independence in 1947. Prime Minister of Orissa The Prime Minister of Orissa was the head of government and