German President, Mr. Joachim Gauck in the late hours of Monday visited Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, saying his country will help the country with technical know- how to successfully fight terrorism.

Gauck who spoke through an interpreter stated that the purpose of his visit to the country was to strengthen the cordial relationship between the two countries and to forge additional trade ties.

He expressed his willingness to share his country’s experiences in the field of science and technology, especially in the areas of capacity building.

He expressed confidence in steps being taken by the present government in the country to address the nation’s challenges.

“My visit is meant to underline the friendly close ties existing between Germany and Nigeria. We have great interest in the area of trade. We in Germany are ready to share our experiences in those areas where you think they might prove helpful or necessary and we are happy to share the experiences we have acquired in fostering security and fostering social security.

“We are happy to share the knowledge we have acquired in the field of science and technology and cooperate with you and we are also happy to the knowledge we have when it comes to bringing about a fruitful cooperation between the business community to bring about benefit for all.

He said the Germans appreciated the strides recorded by the Nigerian government over the years and were desirous at partnering with it.

“That is all we want to talk about and look at the potentials on these subjects and other matters. I am happy not only to get an opportunity to meet the representatives of the business community and to get to know more about the strength of assisting this country in those areas but also to have the opportunity to learn more about the culture in diversity that this country has to offer.

“I refer to the business delegation that is accompanying me on this visit. Amongst them, you have experienced personalities, people who have been here for quite a while and have acquired crucial beneficial experiences in doing business here on the ground. At the same time we also want to be of assistance when it comes to providing training; we believe that the German model in the area of training can be adopted here.”

Responding, Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode told the German president that his administration had instituted security and legal reforms to ensure a thriving business environment.

The governor, who expressed his administration’s willingness to explore the common interests between the state and Frankfurt, which is also Germany’s financial capital, said he was optimistic that the visit of the German leader would initiate greater economic ties for both.

The German President’s who is visiting Nigeria for the first time, is scheduled to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari later in the week to discuss other crucial areas of partnership between the two nations.

Source: http://ndubuisiude..com/2016/02/german-president-joachim-gauck-visits.html

Whats the difference between a German president and German chancellor

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Whats the difference between a German president and German chancellor

One is Head of state(President), the other is head of government (Chancellor)...

This president is the real...


BABA GO SLOW....

President of west Germany!! Bubu ur padi dey lasgidi o

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Am confused too o! This is the first time am seeing that Germany has a President.

olatunji21:

One is Head of state(President), the other is head of government (Chancellor)...

So what is the difference in terms of function?

Bhella5:
Am confused too o! This is the first time am seeing that Germany has a President.

Merkel is the Prime Minister(chancellor), while the other guy is the President....thats the form of government Germany has been practicing even before 20th century.

This same form of government is also practiced in France. We also practiced same thing in 1960 when Azikwe and Balewa were President and Prime Minister respectively

JingoOAU:


Merkel is the Prime Minister(chancellor), while the other guy is the President....thats the form of government Germany has been practicing even before 20th century.

This same form of government is also practiced in France. We also practiced same thing in 1960 when Azikwe and Balewa were President and Prime Minister respectively

Also Russia. Medvedev (Prime Minister) and Putin (President).

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If he's actually here to help us fight terrorism... He shud be visiting Borno Governor... Abi dey re plannin anoda version of terrorism for Lagos stae??

God save your people...

eleojo23:

So what is the difference in terms of function?

The german chancellor is in charge of all governmental affair, he/she is more like d prime minister in a parliamentary system of govt..The post of the President is ceremonial, no real executive function... Reverse is d case in some country though e.g Russia with a very powerful president..

This is a ceremonial president on a ceremonial or tourist visit, forget the fight against terrorism he was talking about, he doesn't have power to implement anything he talked of. Chancellor Merkel has the final say, this man was just on a jamboree...

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Got me asking the same question too.

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Nice one

oluemmakay:
If he's actually here to help us fight terrorism... He shud be visiting Borno Governor... Abi dey re plannin anoda version of terrorism for Lagos stae??

God save your people...

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Today is my birthday o, am so happy that am +1 today, thank you lord.

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INTROVERT:
Whats the difference between a German president and German chancellor

German chancellor got executive powers and not the president. Therefore German chancellor is the head of government of Germany. Their president is like a ceremonial figure like when Nnamdi Azikiwe was a President while Tafawa Balewa was the Prime minister.

eleojo23:

So what is the difference in terms of function?

I feel you jare.. set exam question for d guy

oluemmakay:
If he's actually here to help us fight terrorism... He shud be visiting Borno Governor... Abi dey re plannin anoda version of terrorism for Lagos stae??

God save your people...

Rubbish

oluemmakay:
If he's actually here to help us fight terrorism... He shud be visiting Borno Governor... Abi dey re plannin anoda version of terrorism for Lagos stae??

God save your people...

Correct talk
Almighty God bless our lovely country

not bad Lagos leading others learning.

Probably planning on how to relocate Alaba International Market, Ladipo Auto market and Trade fair traders to Idiroko, Ogun state........

When will all this visits begin to yield results? That's really all that matters!! Not all this photo ops