THE German Government has raised the alarm that the security situation in Nigeria caused by multiple crimes, banditry and spate of kidnappings across the country, is worrisome to the people of Germany.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja when she visited the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther said, “The security situation in Nigeria is worrisome to Germany as well as Nigeria. We have taken that up already because it is the most important prerequisite for socio- economic development, peace and human development. The security sector support reform is also where Germany is deeply involved. Over the years, we have spent quite a lot of money and we are very happy to see that going well under the leadership of the Natonal Security Adviser.”

The German Envoy said that she was honoured to be received by the Senate President and his colleagues, assuring his hosts, of the commitment of Germany to assisting Nigeria to overcome its security and power challenges.

She said, “we are honoured to be here today. Nigeria and Germany being the largest economies and population in their respective continents, needs to come together in their peoples’ interest. Nigeria is Germany’s second largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa.

“The Siemens’ energy project is often mentioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I hope this may be our small contribution to improving electricity in the country. Germany is very active in somany areas like climate change and energy.” (Vanguard)