Chinese Consul-General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, reiterated China’s commitment to bolstering Nigeria’s education system, emphasizing its importance for the country’s future development.
She made these remarks during the launch of the free Chinese Online Classroom Project, donated by the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Ogun State.
Yuqing highlighted the project’s collaboration with the Chinese Ministry of Education, underscoring its significance in fostering cultural and economic ties between Nigeria and China.
She stated that the project complemented President Xi Jinping’s African development assistance, stressing that it “seeks to cultivate Chinese-speaking talents, bolster local economies, and foster mutual understanding.”
She added, “The online class aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen Nigeria-China relations by offering Mandarin Chinese learning opportunities to tertiary students and interested individuals. With a focus on technology transfer, career enhancement, and global preparedness, the project signifies OGFTZ’s commitment to facilitating a positive environment for Nigerian and Chinese businesses”.
On his part, the Deputy General Manager of China-Africa Investment FZC, Kevin Liu, explained that the programme’s key component is to equip the university undergraduates and widen their chances in skill acquisition and economic empowerment.
He added that apart from the involvement of the academy environment, the locals who are interested in learning the Chinese language will also benefit from the programme.
“I want to thank the Chinese Consulate General for the support, the Chinese Ministry of Education, and the Ogun State government for the cooperation.
“We are very confident that the project will be successful and what we want is that the whole of Africa and Nigeria will benefit from it all,” he noted.
