During a meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his entourage at State House in Abuja on Sunday, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu spoke of his intentions to push for a transformed economy and government in the country. He outlined the need for greater cooperation between Nigeria and Germany in areas including security, education, and democracy. Tinubu stated that Nigeria is still struggling economically, but that he is determined to change the narrative.
The President also welcomed the German government for further collaboration in a variety of fields. Tinubu highlighted that the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria last Thursday has removed distractions from his focus on moving the country forward.
Chancellor Scholz responded by laying emphasis on the need for greater collaboration in infrastructure, specifically in electricity and energy. He also reiterated his appreciation for Tinubu’s role in ECOWAS and called for further cooperation in ensuring peace and stability in Africa and the world at large.
President Tinubu spoke of his determination to transform Nigeria’s economy and governance, welcoming further cooperation from Germany in multiple areas. Scholz highlighted the need for greater collaboration in infrastructure, thanked Tinubu for his role in ECOWAS, and called for collaboration in ensuring peace and stability. The affirmation of Tinubu’s election by Nigeria’s Supreme Court last Thursday was also mentioned, with Tinubu stating that it had removed distractions from his focus on progress.