China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthen

China is set to provide Nigeria with RMB 200 million in grant assistance, aimed at bolstering the nation's development and economic growth. The commitment was announced following a diplomatic meeting between China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and Dunoma Umar Ahmed, the permanent secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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to further support Nigeria’s national development and economic growth, China will provide RMB 200 million in grant assistance to Nigeria to implement projects agreed upon by the two governments.

Ambassador Yu highlighted the enduring strength of China-Nigeria relations over the past 55 years, describing them as consistently leading China-Africa ties. He noted that under the guidance of Presidents Xi Jinping and Bola Tinubu, the China-Nigeria Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has entered a new phase of high-quality development. Both nations have maintained close communication, working to implement agreements reached by their leaders and the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit.

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the grant assistance fully demonstrates China’s sense of responsibility as a major country and reflects the deep friendship between Nigeria and China.

Dr. Ahmed expressed gratitude for China's support, viewing the grant assistance as a demonstration of China's responsibility as a major global power and a reflection of the deep friendship between the two countries. He assured that Nigeria would effectively utilize the funds, collaborate with China on bilateral cooperation initiatives, and further enhance their friendship for the mutual benefit of their peoples.

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Nigeria will make effective use of the grant assistance, work with China to implement the common understandings on bilateral cooperation reached by the two governments, and further advance Nigeria-China friendship, bringing greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.