Overview of Nigeria’s Visit to China

Heads of State, Government and delegations from 52 African Countries, Including Nigeria and the People’s Republic Of China met in Beijing, under the auspices of the forum on China and Africa Corporation (FOCAC)

The tri-annual Summit was held with the THEME: “China and Africa:Towards an Even Stronger Community with a shared Future through Win-win Corporation”

President Muhammadu Buhari led a strong delegation from the public and private sector that included senators, State Governors and the Ministers of Finance, Transportation, Power, Works and Housing, Budget and National planning, Petroleum and Industry, Trade and Investments, and Minster of State, Aviation.\

The gains for Nigeria from the Recent FOCAC, which alternates its meetings between China and Africa every three years, can be summed up in three ways: Nigeria as a member of FOCAC; Nigeria-China Bilateral engagements and Nigerian Government-Chinese Business Partnership.

At the Summit, which attracted Multiple Benefits for Nigeria, members agreed to bind themselves to the Belt and Road initiative of the Chinese Government which essentially seeks to promote Collectively, among one another, extensive consultation, cooperation and ensure shared gains.

Essentially, This Translates into closer connections in policy, infrastructure, Trade, Finance, and people to people ties. All Members will share development opportunities and promote cultural exchanges.