By our Correspondent
The Ni Hao China Radio Programme has celebrated 456 days of promoting cultural exchange, language learning and friendship between China and Nigeria at an event held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Held under the theme “456 Days of Voices Connecting China and Nigeria,” the event brought together representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the media, and other invited guests to celebrate the programme’s role in strengthening people-to-people relations between both countries..
In his goodwill message, Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, described Ni Hao China as an important bridge for promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Nigerians and Chinese.
He commended the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for sustaining the programme, which he said had provided Nigerians with opportunities to learn Mandarin and explore China’s history, culture, traditions and everyday life.
Yang noted that the celebration coincided with the 55th anniversary of Nigeria-China diplomatic relations and the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, underscoring its importance in strengthening cultural cooperation.
He identified enriching programme content, expanding digital engagement and encouraging youth participation as priorities, urging the production team to incorporate more content on culture, tourism, education and opportunities for Nigerians to showcase their heritage in Chinese.
In his remarks, FRCN Director-General, Dr Mohammed B. Bulama, described the programme as a successful platform for cultural education and international understanding.
The DG recalled that what began as a broadcast experiment had evolved into an initiative connecting Nigerians with China, promoting cultural exchange and extending bilateral engagement beyond official diplomacy and business.
He commended the Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Centre for their partnership and urged the production team to sustain the programme with engaging content on language, culture, education, innovation and tourism.
The celebration showcased the richness of Chinese and Nigerian cultural connections through musical performances, dance, drama and choral presentations. Highlights included a Chinese song, “Jasmine Flower,” a dance performance titled “Boundless Unity,” a drama, “Breaking Language Barriers,” and a choir presentation, “Unity Song.”
Participants also took part in an interactive Chinese-language challenge, while awards and gifts were presented to programme fans in recognition of their engagement and support.
The event underscored the importance of radio as a platform for cultural diplomacy, mutual understanding and international friendship.
Other participants present at the event were Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council; and Dr. Abiodun Ogidan, Director of Programmes at FRCN
Observers are of the view that by bringing Chinese language and culture closer to Nigerian audiences, Ni Hao China continues to provide a platform for shared experiences and stronger people-to-people connections. (GSF)
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