By Gabriel Ameh
📍Abuja | Media360Impact Report
Nigeria and China are pushing for stronger cooperation in electricity, infrastructure and industrial development following high-level talks between Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and Nigeria’s Minister of Power Designate and Director-General of the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe.
The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on expanding bilateral collaboration in sectors considered critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and modernization agenda.
During the discussions, Ambassador Yu congratulated Tegbe on his recent appointment and praised his efforts in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between both countries through the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.
The Chinese envoy reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to implementing agreements reached during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, while emphasizing the importance of sustained cooperation in power infrastructure, industrial projects and development initiatives.
According to Yu, stronger engagement between Nigeria and China would not only accelerate economic growth but also deliver practical benefits to citizens of both nations.
Responding, Tegbe described China as one of Nigeria’s most important development partners and commended the country’s support toward Nigeria’s socio-economic growth over the years.
He also pledged deeper collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and relevant Chinese institutions to drive projects in key sectors including electricity infrastructure, manufacturing and modern agriculture.
Tegbe noted that enhanced cooperation with China would support Nigeria’s broader modernization goals and contribute to sustainable development efforts across Africa.
The renewed engagement comes at a time Nigeria continues to seek strategic international partnerships to address power supply challenges, expand infrastructure and attract industrial investments.
