President Muhammadu Buhari arrives China

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived China on his four-day visit to strengthen diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Nigeria. 

According to a statement released by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adeshina, Buhari on his arrival was welcomed by Mr Cheng, assistant minister of foreign affairs alongside other senior Chinese government officials at the Beijing Capital International Airport.

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As the president touched down at the airport, he was also welcomed by some Nigerian governors among whom were; Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, and Governor Ibrahim Geidam of Yobe state.

The president who departed for China yesterday night is expected to use his visit as an opportunity to secure greater support from Beijing for the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure, especially in the power, roads, railways, aviation, water supply and housing sectors.

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Prior to his trip Buhari told the Xinhua, Chinese news agency, that Nigeria cannot afford to lose the enormous potential in China-Nigeria economic and trade cooperation.

On trade and economic ties, Buhari added that his government remains committed to contracts signed by Goodluck Jonathan, his predecessor, with Chinese firms on railway, roads and hydroelectric dam projects.

Following his visit, President Buhari would be the first African head of state to have visited China after the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Johannesburg Summit, which is of great importance to both China-Nigeria and China-Africa relations, and draws great attention from both countries and Africa.

Source: Legit.ng