Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized the need to enhance the relationship between Nigeria and China to elevate the current trade volume of over $13 billion. Abbas highlighted the significant contributions of the Nigeria-China partnership in various sectors such as trade, infrastructure, technology, and culture.
He commended China’s active engagement in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, emphasizing the positive impact on Nigeria’s economy through investments in critical areas like rail, agriculture, and manufacturing. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s involvement in the recent summit further underscored Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging such partnerships for national development.
Abbas proposed concrete steps to bolster collaboration between the Nigerian National Assembly and the Parliament of China, focusing on knowledge-sharing, capacity-building initiatives, and structured legislative exchanges. He emphasized the importance of learning from China’s experiences in legislative processes, economic development, and institutional strengthening.
Moreover, Abbas suggested the establishment of a formal parliamentary exchange program to facilitate regular visits between the two legislatures, promoting best practices in policy formulation, particularly in infrastructure development, renewable energy, and digital economy legislation.
He highlighted the potential role of the Nigeria-China Friendship Group in negotiating legislative incentives to attract Chinese investments in critical sectors like manufacturing, technology, and agriculture. Abbas stressed the importance of joint legislative efforts to address key development goals, drawing inspiration from China’s successful poverty alleviation strategies.
During the visit, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Mr. Zhang Qingwei, echoed the call for enhanced cooperation between China and Nigeria, particularly in the legislative domain. He expressed China’s willingness to expand exchange programs with Nigeria, aiming to inject fresh ideas and foster mutual growth.
Overall, the discussions between Nigerian and Chinese officials underscored the shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, exploring avenues for deeper legislative collaboration, and leveraging each other’s experiences for socio-economic development. The proposed initiatives aim to unlock the full potential of the Nigeria-China partnership, contributing not only to the prosperity of both nations but also to global stability and progress.
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