President Bola Tinubu has classified Nigeria as a “crawling country in the committee of thriving economies,” particularly in terms of green energy and the environment.

He emphasized, however, that as president, he was committed to shifting the narrative and ushering in a transformational government in the country.

Tinubu, who hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the Presidential Villa Abuja, also reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold his election as President, saying the decision has put an end to unnecessary distraction from his political opponents.

“I know Germany has advanced a lot in protecting the environment and modernising energy to meet the 21st century needs both of the world and Europe in particular. Nigeria is still crawling, but we are determined to change the narrative and bring about a transformative government in the country,” Tinubu told the visiting German Chancellor.

Welcoming the delegation to Nigeria, Tinubu said, “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.