Edun Urges Sustenance of Collaboration between Nigeria, China

 
 
 
The Executive Director, Grace Schools Lagos, Mrs Olatokunbo Edun has reiterated the need to ensure the sustainability of the cultural exchange between China and Nigeria.

Edun who spoke at China’s National Day Celebration organised by the Confucius Institute, University of Lagos stated that there are enormous benefits to be derived by both countries.
Edun said the promotion of Chinese language and culture has exposed Nigerian students to deepen their knowledge on a global scale.

Edun who was a Special Guest at the occasion added that Grace Schools have been at the forefront of teaching the Chinese language and promoting its culture in Nigeria.

The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Yan Yuqing said the cooperation between China and Nigeria has yielded several benefits for both countries.

Yuqing said China is determined to foster its international cooperation with Nigeria through cultural exchange and other areas.

She asserted that the Belt and Road Initiative of the Chinese government was developed to connect with countries around the globe The initiative according to her has deepened China’s economic and social relations with Nigeria and other countries.

She lauded the Confucius Institute established at the University of Lagos to promote Chinese language and culture. She lauded the initiative as deepening the relationship between China and Nigeria.

The Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute, Professor Zhao Hongling said China and Nigeria have a profound friendship and In-depth relationship.

He said the Confucius Institute has been a veritable avenue to promote the teaching of Chinese language and culture.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics / Research,   University of Lagos, Professor Bola Omo stated that the University is poised to collaborate more with the Confucius Institute to promote the Chinese language and culture.