Combating terrorism, investments, others top Tinubu, German Chancellor's talks

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Combating terrorism, support for police and military, democracy, global energy and other investments top the meeting of President Bola Tinubu with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on Sunday, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The chancellor, who is on a two-day visit to Nigeria, was accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking German business people, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of some of the highest-valued companies in the country as well as by a cultural delegation.

Scholz wrote on his X account: “The threat from terrorist groups in the Sahel is growing. We are supporting the Nigerian police and military in their effort to stabilize the area. Together, President Tinubu @officialABAT and I want to strengthen democracy in the region.

“We are also committed to joint initiatives with Nigeria when it comes to hydrogen. Together we are driving forward future production and use because hydrogen is the energy source of the future, and we will need a lot – for our economy and the energy transition. We are also committed to joint initiatives with Nigeria when it comes to hydrogen. Together we are driving forward future production and use because hydrogen is the energy source of the future, and we will need a lot – for our economy and the energy transition.”

According to him, “The threat from terrorist groups in the Sahel is growing. We are supporting the Nigerian police and military in their effort to stabilize the area. Together, President Tinubu @officialABAT and I want to strengthen democracy in the region.

“Thank you for the warm welcome!

— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) October 29, 2023.”

This is the third major visit of Chancellor Scholz to Africa and his first visit to Nigeria since the inauguration of President Tinubu’s administration on May 29, 2023.