Tinubu Vows to Transform Nigeria’s Fate, Seeks Greater Collaboration with Germany

• President Tinubu commits to transforming Nigeria’s governance and enhancing cooperation with Germany in various sectors, post-Supreme Court affirmation
• German Chancellor Scholz highlights the significance of deeper collaboration, especially in infrastructure, and seeks joint efforts for peace and stability

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a resolute commitment to alter Nigeria’s perception as a struggling nation and usher in a new era of transformative governance. He conveyed this determination during bilateral political discussions with Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and his delegation at the State House in Abuja on Sunday.

President Tinubu emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation in various sectors, including security, natural resources, education, and democracy, between Nigeria and the German government.

Furthermore, President Tinubu acknowledged that the recent affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, removing distractions from his agenda, provides a clearer path to move the country forward. He welcomed the German government’s willingness to collaborate in multiple areas.

“Nigeria is still crawling, but we are determined to change the narrative and bring about a transformative government in the country,” President Tinubu declared.

In response, German Chancellor Scholz underscored the importance of deeper collaboration, particularly in infrastructure, with a focus on electricity and energy. He also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his role in ECOWAS and called for joint efforts to ensure peace and stability in Africa and the wider world.

FG, labour to meet on 15-point MoU implementation

The federal government will on Monday, October 30, meet with organised labour to discuss the progress made so far in the 15 point Memorandum of Understanding signed which led to the suspension of the indefinite strike planned for October 3, by organised labour.

The meeting was at the behest of the office of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila.

President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, at a briefing on Sunday in Abuja, said the meeting will appraise the progress made by the government in the last 30 days.

The signing of a 15 point MoU with Labour by the government led to the suspension of the planned strike on Oct 3 by Labour.