Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with China’s Guangdong Province to accelerate growth in technology and the blue economy sectors, in a move aimed at improving the economic welfare and quality of life for Lagos residents.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known on Friday during a courtesy visit by Mr. He Rusheng, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of Guangdong Province, at her office in Ikeja.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Salu-Hundeyin stated that the partnership will span key sectors including technology, culture, tourism, and marine-based economic initiatives, all aimed at deepening economic ties and unlocking sustainable development opportunities.
“Lagos is a state without borders when it comes to international collaborations. We are always open to partnerships that deliver measurable benefits,” she emphasized.
📄 MoU in Progress to Drive Foreign Investment
The partnership will be formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Lagos State and Guangdong Province. This agreement is expected to boost foreign direct investments (FDIs) and open new frontiers for innovation and economic cooperation.
Salu-Hundeyin added that Lagos is no stranger to working with Chinese provinces, reiterating the state’s commitment to mutually beneficial international collaborations that drive measurable impact.
🇨🇳 Guangdong Reaffirms Commitment to Lagos
Mr. He Rusheng, who also serves as Vice President of the Guangdong People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, expressed enthusiasm about restarting the partnership efforts that were previously disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
He described Lagos as a strategic African hub with economic parallels to Guangdong, making the state a valuable partner for innovation, trade, and development.
“We want to strengthen ties and fast-track joint projects. Lagos is a gateway to Africa, and Guangdong is ready to work closely to support businesses and economic growth,” Rusheng said.
🏛️ Nigeria-China Bilateral Commitment Strengthens
The renewed Lagos–Guangdong alliance comes in the same week Nigeria and China reaffirmed their broader bilateral ties at the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit held in Lagos.
At the summit, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, praised China’s role in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, citing key investments in roads, railways, and airports as aligned with Nigeria’s economic diversification goals.
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