On August 13, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yu Dunhai, met with H.E. Joseph Tegbe, Nigerian Minister of Power and Director-General of the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Ambassador Yu noted that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Bola Tinubu, the China‑Nigeria Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has entered a fast‑track phase of high‑quality development, opening up new opportunities for vibrant growth in bilateral cooperation. As an industry vital to national economy and people’s livelihood, the power sector constitutes a key pillar of the national economy and a priority area for China‑Nigeria cooperation. China stands ready to strengthen strategic alignment with Nigeria, deepen cooperation in power infrastructure, new energy and other fields, fully leverage the comprehensive effects of the zero‑tariff policy, and continuously elevate China‑Nigeria relations to new heights.

Minister Tegbe stated that Nigeria attaches great importance to fostering friendly ties with China. He thanked China for its long‑standing support for Nigeria’s industrialization and modernization drive in sectors including power. Nigeria is prepared to deepen practical cooperation with China across all fields, vigorously advance the Nigeria‑China friendship, and deliver greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples.