President Bola Tinubu said Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President made the remark during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Wednesday.
He praised the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation for its role in enhancing the partnership between Africa and China to achieve mutual development and prosperity.
The statement quoted the President as saying, “The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments and development.
”For me, as a Nigerian and as Chairman of ECOWAS, I am happy that the strategic partnership being promoted is acceptable to both sides and this is the way to go.”
The President also called for a strategic focus on areas of collaboration that will ensure the relationship remains mutually beneficial.
“Africa is a huge opportunity for economic development. As great people, we are willing to partner for progress and development. What is most important will be the focus of FOCAC in areas on which we can collaborate to make the relationship mutually beneficial to all of us,” he added.
The President, currently in Beijing for the ninth FOCAC, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome by the Chinese government.
He added, “I thank you for receiving us warmly. I am happy, despite the jetlag; we were well received and we are ready to move the ball”
