China is all about boosting trade with Nigeria, and they’re not holding back. The China General Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria made it clear that they’re on a mission to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria. The 3rd Belt and Road China-Nigeria Economic and Trade Exhibition in Abuja was the stage for this big declaration. Mr Liu Jiang, Deputy General Manager of CCECC Nigeria Limited, spoke on behalf of the Chairman of the Chambers, saying, “We’re all in to make our partnership with Nigeria even stronger. We’ve already nailed some major projects in oil and gas, infrastructure, manufacturing, communications, Agriculture, mining, internet, and more.” This trade exchange is set to open up new opportunities for both Chinese and Nigerian businesses, and it’s all about working together for mutual benefit. The Belt and Road initiative, put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is all about boosting connections, trade, and cultural exchange between countries. Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, Chairman of the House Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, House of Representatives, added that this initiative is a game-changer for economic growth, infrastructure, and cultural ties between the two nations. The Belt and Road initiative, which kicked off in 2013, is all about linking Asia with Europe, Africa, and beyond through a range of infrastructural projects like roads, railways, ports, and energy facilities. Nigeria, as the biggest economy in Africa, is diving headfirst into this initiative to revamp its infrastructure, ramp up trade, and elevate its overall development framework.
