President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September.
This was announced in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Sunday.
Recall that at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi Jinping pledged 360 Billion Yuan, or about 51 billion U.S Dollars, in new financing to African nations in the next three years. He also pledged support for 30 infrastructure projects to boost connectivity across the continent and create one million jobs.
Also, during his official visit before the FOCAC, President Tinubu obtained a commitment from President Xi to support Nigeria’s economic diversification plans, infrastructure development, technology transfer, and job creation.
Therefore, Tegbe is expected with immediate effect to submit a strategic action plan to enable Nigeria to benefit from the agreements between the two countries in Beijing.
According to the statement, “As the czar of the strategic partnership, he will lead day-to-day operations, engage continuously with the Chinese counterparts, and ensure that all deliverables are met and synchronized with national development goals.
“In the strategic plan, he will outline the specific deliverables, timelines, and key performance indicators for each area of cooperation. This will include priority projects, projected investments, and expected socioeconomic outcomes.”
