Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that key memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed with China are now being implemented across various sectors.
He made the disclosure on Thursday during a joint press conference with Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, in Abuja.
Tuggar highlighted the areas covered by the agreements, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, cultural exchange, and the belt and road initiative.
He emphasised that the collaboration reflects the growing strength of Nigeria-China relations.
“Our partnership has produced tangible results, and we remain committed to advancing peace, stability, and prosperity for both nations,” Tuggar said.
He also praised China’s progress in economic development and technological innovation, expressing Nigeria’s intention to deepen engagement in capacity building, trade facilitation, and people-to-people exchanges.
The MoUs signed during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to China last September, include agreements on nuclear energy, media collaboration, and human resource development under the global development initiative.
Tuggar described these as essential steps towards fostering sustainable growth for Nigeria.
Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s commitment to the partnership, describing Nigeria as an indispensable ally in Africa’s peace and development agenda.
“Our relations are rooted in mutual respect and shared goals, and I believe our discussions will open new pathways for cooperation,” he said.
The government said the meeting was a follow-up to recent deliberations at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where Tinubu joined African leaders to strengthen collaboration with China.