At the 18th China Engineering and Technology Expo, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership emphasized the critical role that private enterprises from both nations will play in enhancing bilateral relations and fostering sustainable growth. Speaking at the event, the DG highlighted the significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and Nigerian businesses, stressing that such partnerships would be pivotal in advancing mutual economic benefits.
According to the DG, the growing collaboration between private enterprises from China and Nigeria is set to ease business operations, facilitate capacity development, and encourage technology transfer. These efforts, he noted, would bolster key sectors in Nigeria, including infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture, while helping Chinese businesses tap into Africa’s largest economy.
“The private sector in both China and Nigeria stands to gain immensely from this partnership,” Tegbe said. “Through knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and streamlined operations, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient economic relationship.”
Joseph Tegbe also urged the Nigerian business community to seize the opportunity to align with the priorities outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which emphasizes economic reforms, industrialization, and technological innovation. By tapping into the growing synergy between Nigeria and China, the DG believes that both nations can achieve greater success in fostering long-term, sustainable economic growth.
The 18th China Engineering and Technology Expo, which brings together global leaders in engineering, innovation, and technology, served as an ideal platform for reinforcing the growing ties between the two nations. As Nigeria continues to position itself as a key player in Africa’s economic landscape, partnerships with China are expected to play a crucial role in realizing the vision of a diversified, technology-driven economy.
As the Expo continues to highlight innovations and technological advancements, the DG’s remarks underscore the potential for private enterprises to drive future collaboration, bringing new opportunities to the forefront of Nigeria-China relations.
