On September 1, Zhou Hongyou, Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, met with Nigerian youth media delegation set to visit China. Twenty-three media representatives attended the meeting, hailing from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, National Broadcasting Commission, Voice of Nigeria, News Agency of Nigeria, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, and Nigerian Television Authority. Counselor Yang Jianxing of the Chinese Embassy was also present.

Chargé d’affaires ad interim Zhou noted that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria and China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He expressed hope that the delegation would engage in exchanges and mutual learning with their Chinese counterparts to jointly enhance news and communication capabilities. He also encouraged them to witness China’s achievements in economic and social development, experience its historical and cultural traditions, gain insight into China’s development path, and translate their observations into vivid stories that help the people of Nigeria gain a comprehensive and multi-dimensional understanding of China.

The delegates expressed gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for the meticulous organization of the visit and stated their anticipation that the trip would further enhance media exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, thereby contributing the power of media to deepening Nigeria-China friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation across all fields.