In a high-level phone call on Wednesday afternoon, President Bola Tinubu and Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on a new roadmap for security, energy, and transportation.
The leaders expressed concern over the "bad situation" in the Sahel and resolved to take action.
Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria needs "intelligence support reconnaissance" and asked Germany to supply used helicopters to monitor criminal activities along the borders.
To end the national grid collapses, Germany pledged that Siemens will assist in upgrading power transmission, with financial backing from Deutsche Bank.
Beyond security and power, the two countries will collaborate on skill development and the creative arts to empower young Nigerians.
The call lasted from 2:01 p.m. to 2:10 p.m., but covered major ground in establishing Germany’s support for Nigeria’s current administration.
