…Pledges To Honour Agreements With China On Rail Devt.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 04, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari along with 30 other African leaders present at the ongoing Forum of China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg, South Africa appear quite excited at the $60 Billion new development aid to African countries promised by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
The Chinese President , at the opening session of the summit, had made the pledge to the admiration of the African leaders present.
This may have prompted President Buhari to pledge Friday in Johannesburg that his administration will take necessary action to correct lapses which have hindered the implementation of agreements signed with China under past administrations for the development of rail transportation in Nigeria.
A statement signed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as making the pledge while speaking at bilateral talks with President Jinping.
Buhari said that the Federal Government will strive to fulfil Nigeria’s obligations under the agreements as their implementation will help to boost the country’s economy and generate thousands of new jobs.
“I have looked into the previous agreements and we will now keep our part of the bargain,” President Buhari assured President Xi Jinping.
The President also applauded China’s ongoing support for the development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, noting that Chinese advisers deployed to some states of the federation were helping to train farmers on water conservation and the use of more productive seeds.
In his response, President Jinping described Nigeria as a very important ally of China in Africa, saying the two countries need to boost their bilateral relations, for the good of their citizens, stressing that China was keen to work with Nigeria for the mutual benefit of both countries.
