President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a strategic visit to China in early September, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy and infrastructure.
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this during a briefing at the State House on Tuesday. He emphasized that the visit will include key engagements with Chinese corporations and government officials.
During the trip, President Tinubu will visit Huawei Technologies and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), with a focus on facilitating the completion of the Ibadan-to-Abuja segment of the Lagos-to-Kano high-speed rail project.
Ngelale highlighted the significance of the President’s engagements, stating, “This trip will bring immediate and future benefits to the Nigerian economy and its citizens. It aligns with the President’s agenda to enhance infrastructure and economic growth.”
Additionally, Tinubu is scheduled to meet with top executives from 10 leading Chinese companies, which collectively manage assets exceeding $3 trillion. These meetings will cover sectors including ICT, oil and gas refining, seaport construction, financial services, and satellite technology.
The President will also hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, where multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed. These MoUs will focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as the green economy, agriculture, satellite technology, media development, and blue economy initiatives.
In his role as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) from September 4-6. At the summit, he is expected to deliver remarks on peace and security in Africa, representing both Nigeria and the West African region.
Ngelale reassured that the trip would yield tangible outcomes for Nigeria, emphasizing, “The President is focused on ensuring that this visit delivers real, measurable results for the benefit of the Nigerian people and the economy.”
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