Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Electricity and Director-General of the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, on expanding bilateral cooperation in critical sectors including electricity, infrastructure and industrial development.
The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on advancing the strategic partnership between both countries and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration in areas considered vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and modernization agenda.
During the discussions, Ambassador Yu congratulated Tegbe on his recent appointment as Minister of Electricity and acknowledged his role in promoting stronger ties between Nigeria and China through the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.
The Chinese envoy reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to working with Nigeria to implement the outcomes of the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit and other agreements reached by the leaders of both nations.
He emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation in sectors such as energy, power infrastructure and development projects as part of efforts to elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level.
According to the ambassador, closer engagement in these areas would contribute to economic growth and create tangible benefits for citizens of both countries.
In his response, Tegbe reiterated Nigeria’s determination to deepen its relationship with China, describing the Asian nation as a key development partner. He expressed appreciation for China’s support toward Nigeria’s socio-economic development over the years.
The minister also pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and relevant Chinese institutions to drive practical initiatives in priority sectors, including electricity infrastructure, manufacturing and modern agricultural development.
Tegbe noted that enhanced cooperation between Nigeria and China would not only help achieve Nigeria’s development objectives but also support broader efforts aimed at promoting modernization and sustainable development across Africa.
