The Nigerian Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has gained the commitment of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Limited, to satisfactorily deliver the Ibadan-Abuja-kaduna-Kano railway projects to Nigerians and the West African region.
Recounting some of the gains of President Tinubu’s visit to China, the Nigeria Leader welcomed the Chinese government’s investment in the solid minerals sector, expressing the willingness of the government to support all Chinese investments in Nigeria for good returns.
The President who confirmed that the People’s Republic of China has proven to be a consistent partner assured of Nigeria’s readiness to do business with the country.
‘Very important that you and I give assurances to the people and our community that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano rail will be done to the satisfaction of Nigerians and West Africa.
‘We equally welcome wholeheartedly and support your investment in solid minerals and other ventures in Nigeria.
‘You have proven to be a very good pa
rtner and I am here to assure you that Nigeria is ready to do business.’
President Tinubu also called for the renewal of naira to yuan exchange, adding that currency swap would further promote transactions between the two nations.
‘I don’t see why the exchange of naira and yuan has stopped we have to renew that. We should swap our currencies, we respect yuan and you respect my naira and we do our transaction in that mode, I will promote it, I will support it I guarantee you.’
Applauding the monumental Infrastructural development in China, the Nigerian Leader expressed the readiness of the Nigerian government to replicate same in the country.
‘As I go about in Beijing, I could see a monumental work of Infrastructural development that the Chinese government is doing and we are going to do the same.’
President Tinubu added that infrastructural development remains a key enabler for prosperity.
Source: Voice of Nigeria