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President Muhammadu Buhari in China

President Muhammadu Buhari in China

Nigeria-China partnership yields over $5bn in projects – Buhari

byAgency Report
September 4, 2018
2 min read

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s partnership with China through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure projects across the country, valued at over $5 billion.

The president disclosed this in Beijing, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

He added that the president’s disclosure was at the FOCAC Round Table meeting, attended by African leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He quoted Mr Buhari as listing specific projects executed through the Chinese support under FOCAC in the last three years to include areas of infrastructure and human capacity development.

According to the president, the Chinese support to Nigeria has also impressively addressed significant challenges in the areas of power, transport, agriculture and humanitarian assistance.

He said: “For Nigeria, our partnership with China through the FOCAC platform, has resulted in the construction of the first urban rail system in West Africa. This $500 million project in Abuja was commissioned in July this year.’’

The president also cited the construction and operation of the first rail system in Africa that used modern Chinese standards and technology.

“This 180-km rail line that connects Abuja and Kaduna was commissioned two years ago at a cost of $500 million.

“Today, the rail line is functioning efficiently with no issues – indeed, a sign that Chinese technology is world class,” he noted.

President Buhari said that, ”Nigeria is leveraging Chinese funding to execute $3.4 billion worth of projects at various stages of completion.

These he said include the upgrading of airport terminals, the Lagos – Kano rail line, the Zungeru hydroelectric power project and fibre cables for our internet infrastructure.

“Furthermore, less than three months ago, Nigeria signed an additional $1 billion loan from China for additional rolling stock for the newly constructed rail lines as well as road rehabilitation and water supply projects.”

The Nigerian leader said that the aforementioned projects had demonstrated the high level of consistency and commitment China had shown in boosting its relations with African countries under the umbrella of FOCAC.

“I am optimistic that this Summit will offer new opportunities that would build on these past achievements.

“Nigeria will continue to support the FOCAC initiative and also seek to key into the Belt and Road Initiative.”

This according to him is as an additional Chinese mechanism to build further cooperation in our quest for infrastructural and economic development.

Mr Buhari dispelled insinuations about the so-called death trap by Chinese government on developing countries, insisting that Nigeria would be able to repay the loans.

“These vital infrastructure projects synchronise perfectly with our Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

“Some of the debts incurred are self-liquidating. Our country is able to re-pay loans as and when due in keeping with our policy of fiscal prudence and sound housekeeping.”

The president applauded China for its overall commitment to the ideals of FOCAC.

He acknowledged that since the launch of the Forum in 2000, China and Africa had strived to implement the declarations and follow-up action plans for the benefit of both parties.

He also commended President Jinping, his government and the people for successfully hosting the Beijing Summit aimed at further strengthening China-Africa partnership.

(NAN)

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