Nigeria and China on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to people-centred development, pledging that the next phase of their bilateral partnership will focus on projects that directly improve livelihoods, create jobs and deepen mutual understanding between citizens of both countries. Director General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, said the celebration of the Year of the Horse captured the shared values underpinning the relationship, noting that both nations place people at the centre of development. In Nigeria, it represents dignity, courage and the forward march of our people. China’s Chargé d’Affaires in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou, said the anniversary underscored decades of people-to-people engagement that had strengthened bilateral ties. These values reflected the spirit of China–Nigeria relations and their shared commitment to development that benefits ordinary people,” he added.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 07, 2026 12:51 UTC