Nigeria, China to Deepen Cooperation on Infrastructure, Trade and Technology

Nigeria, China to Deepen Cooperation on Infrastructure, Trade and Technology
Tegbe noted that throughout 2025, Nigeria and China sustained high-level engagement
Says Nigeria is focused on consolidating and deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Nigeria has expressed optimism that its growing partnership with China will continue to yield tangible and long-term benefits as both countries move into a new phase of cooperation in 2026.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr Joseph Tegbe, said the bilateral relationship has steadily matured following its elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Tinubu’s state visit to China in September 2024.

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Tegbe noted that throughout 2025, Nigeria and China sustained high-level engagement across political, economic and technical fronts, reinforcing a relationship built on mutual respect, development cooperation and shared strategic interests.

According to him, collaboration between both countries expanded in key sectors such as infrastructure development, trade and investment, industrial capacity building, technology exchange and people-to-people relations. He said these engagements strengthened institutional linkages and created a more structured framework for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

He added that Nigeria’s engagement with China remains consistent with its long-standing foreign policy principles, including respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and adherence to international norms.

Nigeria, China to Deepen Cooperation on Infrastructure, Trade and Technology — Tegbe

In this regard, Tegbe reaffirmed Nigeria’s continued commitment to the One-China principle as the foundation of its diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

Looking ahead to 2026, he said Nigeria is focused on consolidating and deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in practical and results-driven ways that align with national development priorities.

According to him, future cooperation will place strong emphasis on economic diversification, infrastructure delivery, human capital development, technology transfer and sustainable growth, while maintaining respect for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.