ABUJA (National Planning Commission Report) – The Nigerian Government and the Chinese Government have recently signed an agreement on the grant of assistance worth Ten Million Yuan (N262 million) medical protection and treatment targeted at assisting Nigeria on the gaps identified and presented by the Federal Ministry of Health during the meeting with international development partners on August 28, 2014.
While speaking at the signing ceremony held lately, the Minister of the National Planning Commission, Abubakar Sulaiman averred that the grant on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) will fill critical gaps in the country’s drive to contain the spread of the disease in Nigeria. Adding, it will be used in the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
He indicated that the Nigerian Government like other African countries is putting everything in place to contain the spread of the disease, especially in the West African countries of Liberia and Guinea. The Minister also acknowledged the contribution of China towards enabling these countries meet the basic needs of its peoples, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare and shelter.
The National Planning Minister noted that the Chinese Government has been very supportive of the country’s development drive with unrequited transfers in the form of grants and technical assistance which covers several sectors, including water and sanitation; health, education, defense and security; energy and power, small and medium scale enterprises as well as development and agriculture.
Abubakar Sulaiman informed that the trade relation between Nigeria and China has been very cordial, insisting that Nigeria relies on China for the manufacturing of equipment and high technology machinery, while China sources some of its primary products, including crude petroleum from Nigeria.
According to him, China is currently re-strategizing to take advantage of the recent opportunities in Nigeria to engage in enhanced private sector investment as well as increase its Foreign Direct Investment to Nigeria.
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