(Reported by Correspondent Guo Xiaoyu)

From February 10 to March 8, 2025, at the invitation of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR), Governor of Anambra State, Shanghai Jianhang Investment Co., Ltd. Chairman Mr. Peng Yizhong led a business delegation on a 27-day in-depth commercial fact-finding mission to Nigeria. The itinerary covered seven major economic hubs: the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Anambra State, Ebonyi State, Enugu State, Lagos State, Cross River State, and Edo states State, yielding a series of significant cooperative outcomes.

During the visit, the delegation held successive meetings with key Nigerian figures, including Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Femi Gbajabiamila (CFR); Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR) of Anambra State; Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State; Deputy Governor Patricia Obila of Ebonyi State; and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. They also conducted multiple rounds of business consultations with former governors Donald Duke of Cross River State and Lucky Igbinedion of Edo State, as well as with Chinedu N. Ogah, member of the Nigerian House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly.

Chairman Peng emphasized that Sino-Nigerian economic and trade cooperation rests on a solid foundation with broad prospects. As a deep participant in China’s modernization drive, Shanghai Jianhang will leverage its expertise in infrastructure construction and industrial park development to partner with local stakeholders in promoting regional economic growth.

This mission concluded with substantial results: six formal cooperation agreements and seven strategic memoranda of understanding (MOUs) were signed. The scope of cooperation spans modern infrastructure construction, cultural tourism development, energy sector projects, application of modern agricultural technologies, and planning of smart industrial parks. These initiatives are expected to mobilize over US $10 billion in investment. Throughout the mission, state governments hosted formal business receptions and traditional dance performances, underscoring their strong commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.