Kogi State government said it will continue to deepen relationship with the Peoples Republic of China in its efforts to sustain the pace of development in infrastructure and socioeconomic transformation.
Governor Idris Wada made this known when he received Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gu Xiaojie, who was in Lokoja on a courtesy visit to the governor.
The governor stated that the state government remains committed to building a relationship with China for development in science and technology, engineering, physical infrastructure and other strategic sectors where he said Chinese nationals and corporations have demonstrated remarkable expertise and achieved global relevance.
Governor Wada, who noted that China and Nigeria have enjoyed strategic partnership in the last 10 years, described the visit of the Chinese ambassador as an opportunity to further cement the existing relationship between the state government and the Chinese government.
While commending the Chinese government and its nationals for their contribution to the development of Nigeria and Kogi State in particular, Governor Wada said the fact that Chinese companies are some of the major contractors to the state government underscores the confidence reposed in China by the government and people of Kogi State.
In his remark, Mr. Xioajie said the Chinese government would continue to support development in Kogi State especially in areas such as agriculture, solid minerals and human development, adding that Kogi State is endowed with abundant natural resources which could be explored for the benefit of the people of the state and Nigeria in general
