Nigeria ready to consolidate strategic partnership with China

Nigeria has expressed readiness to consolidate and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China in 2026.

Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegbe noted that emphasis will continue to be placed on cooperation that directly supports Nigeria’s development priorities, including economic diversification, infrastructure delivery, human capital development, technology transfer and long-term sustainability.

Commenting on the future of the partnership, Tegbe expressed confidence that cooperation between both countries would continue to mature.

According to him, sustained engagement and shared commitment would ensure the delivery of lasting outcomes that advance the common vision of a China–Nigeria community with a shared future.

Tegbe also noted that the Federal Government has consistently upheld the One-China principle as the foundation of its diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.