President Muhammadu has arrived China on his four days visit to strengthen diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Nigeria.
According to a statement released 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.
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 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.
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.
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President Buhari being welcomed by Mr Cheng, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs alongside other Senior Chinese Government Officials at the Beijing Capital International Airport on April 11 2016
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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.
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| President Buhari being welcomed by L-R: Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Governor Ibrahim Geidam of Yobe State as President Buhari arrives People’s Republic of China for a State Visit . April 11, 2016. |
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.
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