ABUJA, Nigeria — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday as part of a West Africa tour as the European country looks to diversify its trade partners and expand economic partnerships in the energy-rich region.
Major aspects of the two countries’ cooperation include working with Nigeria to help tackle regional and global issues such as migration, security and“There are a lot of chances not just from gas and oil ... but for better using the capacities of your country, but also for going into investments for the future, which is about hydrogen,” said Scholz. Observers have described Africa as a potential exporter of hydrogen energy amid calls for energy transition.
Nigeria has Africa’s largest proven gas reserves — estimated to be 202 trillion cubic feet — and has been keen on working toward helping meet Europe’s needs afterThe Nigerian leader sought Germany’s support in helping to address the country’s security and economic challenges.