A member representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba, Rep. Kasimu Maigari (L) with Charge D’Affaires, Chinese Embassy, Mr Zhao Yong (R), decorating the Chinese Banny, during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration, in Abuja on Wednesday (10/2/21).
Over the past 50 years, Nigeria and China have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship, one that Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has described as “invaluable’’.
Nigeria and China officially established bilateral relations on Feb. 10, 1971, with a view to expanding strategic cooperation through the promotion of economic activities including trade, as well as cultural exchanges, among others.
Since 1971, the relationship has grown so significantly that it has impacted Nigeria’s infrastructural development with China standing as the country’s important contributor.
On Wednesday the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration was held in Abuja .
From left: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Dr Ifeoma Anyawutaku; Charge D’Affaires, Chinese Embassy, Mr Zhao Yong; Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe; and the Representative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration, in Abuja on Wednesday (10/2/21).
A member representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba, Rep. Kasimu Maigari (L) with Charge D’Affaires, Chinese Embassy, Mr Zhao Yong (R), decorating the Chinese Banny, during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration, in Abuja on Wednesday (10/2/21).
A choreography group performing during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration, in Abuja on Wednesday (10/2/21).
A Nigerian cultural group performing during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chinese diplomatic ties with Nigeria; and the Chinese New Year celebration, in Abuja on Wednesday (10/2/21).
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