In a recent meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s openness to business and constructive partnerships.
Emphasizing the need for accelerated growth, the President assured potential partners of the country’s commitment to honest and transparent dealings.
During the meeting with President XI Jinping of China’s Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, President Tinubu pledged to promote ease of doing business in Nigeria.
He highlighted the potential for mutual learning between both nations while affirming Nigeria’s non-aligned stance.
President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, quoted the President as saying, “We will continue to work towards advancing democracy in the West African sub-region. We will combat terrorism and all forms of criminality. While we can learn from each other, we will maintain our non-aligned status.”
Responding to President Tinubu, Peng Qinghua, who is also the Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, expressed China’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Nigeria.
He acknowledged Nigeria’s significance to Africa and the world, citing the success of Chinese companies in various sectors such as railways, roads, hydropower, and free trade zones within the country.
While praising President Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria’s economic development and prosperity, Peng Qinghua urged both nations to exchange ideas and align strategies.
He further encouraged President Tinubu to create a more favorable investment environment in Nigeria.
Accompanying Peng Qinghua were Ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun and Minister-Counselor Zhang Yi, representing the Chinese delegation.
