By our Correspondent
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) on Tuesday received a high-level delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese industrial and investment consortium in continuation of the organisation’s efforts to deepen its ongoing engagements on bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between Nigeria and China.
The delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China Hainan Investment Council, had earlier held discussions with the Nigerian Association of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
At the NCSP, the delegation was accompanied by Mr. Joe Onyuike, Vice-Chairman of NACCIMA’s Agriculture and Livestock Trade Group, who reaffirmed NACCIMA’s support for their mission to Nigeria.
Discussions at the meeting were focused on the establishment of a Nigeria–China Trade and Investment Platform, including a proposed centre in China that will facilitate market access for Nigerian products, investors, and subnationals.
The consortium also highlighted investment opportunities within the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), whose preferential policies offer Nigerian businesses a competitive pathway to expand exports and attract new capital.
Speaking on behalf of Newryton, Mr. Pong stated that plans are underway to collaborate with the NCSP in accessing FOCAC-backed financing for priority investments across agriculture, energy, mining, and solid minerals processing.
He identified aquaculture as a strategic sector of interest and encouraged Nigerian investors to participate in the forthcoming Global Aquaculture Conference in Hainan.
The delegation also expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and employment under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Welcoming the delegation, Martins Olajide, NCSP’s Head of Internal Operations, reiterated the NCSP’s commitment to promoting high-impact partnerships with Chinese investors.
Judy Melifonwu, NCSP’s head of international relations, noted that China’s zero-tariff policy and the anticipated NAQS–GACC protocol on Nigerian aquaculture as a significant opportunities to enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation toward a structured framework on the identified priority areas. (GSF)
