President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Germany in the areas of security, power generation and broader economic development.
This formed the outcome of high-level engagements between both leaders, held on the sidelines of recent diplomatic interactions aimed at strengthening Nigeria–Germany relations and advancing shared priorities in energy transition, industrial growth and regional stability.
According to a statement by the Presidency, the discussions focused on enhancing security collaboration through intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism support and capacity-building for Nigerian security agencies, as part of efforts to address terrorism, banditry and other transnational crimes.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and stability across the country, stressing that improved security remains critical to attracting foreign investment and sustaining economic growth.
On power and energy cooperation, both leaders agreed to explore strategic partnerships in renewable energy, electricity transmission and power sector reforms. Germany pledged technical support and private sector engagement to help Nigeria expand its electricity generation capacity and strengthen its national grid.
Tinubu noted that Nigeria’s energy transition agenda prioritises clean and affordable power, industrialisation and job creation, adding that German expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency would significantly support these objectives.
The German Chancellor, in his remarks, expressed Berlin’s readiness to work closely with Nigeria on sustainable energy solutions, including solar, wind and green hydrogen, while encouraging German firms to invest in Nigeria’s power and manufacturing sectors.
The talks also covered economic cooperation, vocational training and skills development, with both sides agreeing to strengthen technical education and workforce exchange programmes to support Nigeria’s growing youth population.
Analysts say the renewed partnership signals Germany’s growing interest in Nigeria as a key economic and security partner in Africa, while aligning with Tinubu’s broader foreign policy drive to attract strategic investments and deepen international cooperation.
The Presidency added that further engagements and implementation frameworks would be finalised through relevant ministries and diplomatic channels in the coming months.
