President Bola Tinubu yesterday said his administration was determined to change the narrative about a weak and crawling economy by bringing about transformation in governance
He gave the assurance during bilateral political talks with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, and his entourage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President on the occasion, called for an improved cooperation in security, natural resources, education, democracy, among others, with the government of Germany.
Tinubu, who said the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court last week Thursday, had removed distractions from his focus on moving the country forward, however, welcomed the German government for more cooperation in multiple areas.
According to him, “Nigeria is still crawling, but we are determined to change the narrative and bring about a transformative government in the country.”
He informed his guest that he had come to the country at a time the nation’s apex court rested the lingering challenge to his election, thanking the German leader for fulfilling his promise to visit Nigeria.
According to him, “It is a profound pleasure for me to welcome my friend Olaf Scholz to Nigeria. It is a joy to see you here. At this particular period of time.
“It is just about a few days ago that the Supreme Court of Federal Republic of Nigeria had a final say on our electoral exercise.
“The distraction is over. This gives us more time to focus on governance for the people and moving Nigeria forward for economic opportunities and prosperity that will defend democracy.
In our last tete-a-tete, you made a promise that you will be visiting Nigeria and thank you and your delegation for keeping that promise. It is an honour for me to see you here.”President Tinubu noted that Nigeria as the largest economy in Africa was ready to partner with Germany which occupies the same position in Europe.
He said while Germany has advanced in clean energy, Nigeria is still crawling but expressed his administration’s determination to change the narrative.The president added: “Our economic team and members of the group are all here ready to partner with you, with Germany as the largest economy in Europe.
And the largest economy in Africa is Nigeria, you know that. We are blessed with good environment, time of weather and blessed in terms of mineral resources.“Our hydrocarbon industry is still fledging environmentally while we are moving towards the transition energy source.On security, he said Nigeria was still fighting terrorism but noted the situation was improving as he stressed the need to protect democracy
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