President Bola Tinubu and his German counterpart Chancellor Friedrich Merz have pledged to deepen bilateral ties between Nigeria and Germany, with renewed cooperation in security, power, railway development, creative arts and skills training.
The agreed to the deal during a 10-minute telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, from 2:01 p.m. to 2:10 p.m., said Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
Both leaders assessed Nigeria’s Presidential Power Initiative and agreed to explore further collaboration to strengthen Nigeria s electricity infrastructure.
Tinubu said Nigeria would require additional support in power transmission to stabilise and expand electricity supply nationwide. In response.
Chancellor Merz said Siemens would be ready to provide technical assistance, while Deutsche Bank would offer funds for the projects.
Both leaders also expressed worry over the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel region.
Tinubu sought enhanced cooperation, including intelligence support and reconnaissance capabilities, and specifically requested the supply of used helicopters to assist regional security operations.
“The Sahel corridor is bad and needs our support. Intelligence support reconnaissance is needed,” Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The leaders agreed to also strengthen cooperation in railway development, creative arts and skills training as part of broader efforts to expand economic and cultural ties.
Merz said Germany is looking forward to the arrival of Nigeria’s new ambassador to Berlin, as diplomatic relations between both countries nears 65 years.
He also underlined the need for cultural exchange and proposed the establishment of a Great Museum of African Arts as a platform to promote African heritage and foster deeper artistic collaboration.
The two leaders pledged commitment to expanding strategic engagement across multiple sectors of mutual interest.
