President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a visit to China in first week of September, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and advance its strategic interests through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. 

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made this known during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, revealed that Mr President will hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they will sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) in areas like the green economy, agriculture, communications and satellite technology.

Mr Ngelale stated that during the visit, the President will tour Huawei Technologies and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) as part of his administration’s priority to complete the Ibadan-Abuja segment of the Lagos-Kano high-speed rail, a key infrastructure project for Nigeria.

Our Correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that President Tinubu will also attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit and speak on regional peace and security in his role as ECOWAS Chairman. 

According to the Presidential media aide, these visit is expected to bring significant benefits to Nigeria.