President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Chinese government that his administration will honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China under previous administrations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure the speedy completion of outstanding joint projects. The project including the 4,000 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Electric Power Project.
Buhari who spoke at a meeting with the Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr Li Keqiang, in Beijing today, Wednesday however, regretted the failure of past governments to meet Nigeria’s obligations in joint projects with China.
The President told the Chinese Premier that his administration is committed to the completion, in the shortest possible time, of all joint power, rail, road and aviation projects that will directly and quickly improve the lives of Nigerians.
President Buhari said that he is particularly keen on actualizing the Mambilla Power Project because of its huge potential to boost employment and national economic growth.
The Chinese Premier commended ongoing efforts by the Buhari Administration to improve Nigeria’s infrastructure.
He assured the President that China is ready to work with his administration to complete all joint projects, including the Mambilla Power Project. [myad]
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