We’re open for business, Tinubu tells Chinese delegation

Nigeria is important to Africa, world, says XI Jinping

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said Nigeria is open for business and constructive partnerships, and will do business with any country that is ready to do business with her.

He spoke when he received a Chinese delegation, led by Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, who is the Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The delegation included Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun and Minister-Counselor Zhang Yi.

Tinubu promised that his administration would work to promote ease of doing business.

He said: “We need accelerated growth and we are ready to do business honestly with those ready to do business with us. We will continue to work to promote democracy in the West African sub-region.

I’m a product of democracy and shall work day and night to advance democracy. We will fight terrorism and all forms of criminality. We can learn from each other, but we will remain non-aligned.”

Qinghua, who represented Chinese President XI Jinping, pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world.

He said the two countries, currently, have good bilateral relations and economic cooperation, noting that Chinese companies are doing well in Nigeria, in railways, roads, hydropower and free trade zones.

While commending Tinubu’s plan to lead Nigeria to a new era of economic development and prosperity, the Chinese envoy said there are areas where Nigeria could benefit from China.

He called on the two countries to share ideas and align strategies, urging Tinubu to also create a more convenient environment for investment.