Buhari Admits There Were Lapses In Jonathan’s Rail Projects With China

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted before the Chinese President that there were lapses which have hindered the implementation of agreements signed with China under the government of President Goodluck Jonathan for the development of rail.
The President, at bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping at the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg, said that his administration will take necessary action to make corrects.
President Buhari who did not disclose the lapses, said however, that he would strive to fulfil Nigeria’s obligations under the agreements.
According to Buhari the implementation of the agreement would help to boost Nigeria’s economy and generate thousands of new jobs for the numerous jobless Nigerians.
“I have looked into the previous agreements and we will now keep our part of the bargain,” President Buhari assured President Xi Jinping.
The President applauded China’s ongoing support for the development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
He said that Chinese advisers deployed to some states of the federation were helping to train farmers on water conservation and the use of more productive seeds.
This was even as President Jinping described Nigeria as a very important ally of China in Africa, saying that the two countries need to boost their bilateral relations, for the good of their citizens.
He said that China was keen to work with Nigeria for the mutual benefit of both countries.
At the opening session of the summit, attended by President Buhari and more than 30 other African leaders, the Chinese President had pledged $60 Billion Dollars of new development aid to African countries. [myad]