Says Chinese corners in schools will provide global exposure

The Federal Government has called on the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to mobilise more Japanese investors into Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen economic growth and private sector development.
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The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, made the call during a courtesy visit by the new Chief Representative of JICA in Nigeria, Ishigame Keiji. He emphasised that Nigeria has stabilised its macroeconomic environment and laid a solid foundation for increased private sector participation in trade and production.
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”We desire investors to come into Nigeria as we are eager to have your support in growing the private sector. 
 
“We have stabilised the macro economy and have the foundation that can support more private sector activity that can boost trade and production,” Bagudu said.
 
Keiji, who recently took over from Mr Yuzurio Susumu after three years and six months of service, described Nigeria as a key country with a vibrant economy and immense potential. 

MEANWHILE, the Federal Government has said that the establishment of Chinese Corners in schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will provide Nigerian students with opportunities for global exposure and academic advancement.
 
The Secretary for Education in the FCT, Dr Danlami Hayyo, stated this during the inauguration of the 14th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, yesterday, in Abuja.
 
Hayyo explained that the initiative had also benefitted teachers, who participated in capacity-building programmes in China. He further noted that the Chinese language had recently been included as an international option in the senior secondary school curriculum, describing it as a step that would open wider doors for Nigerian students to compete globally.