On Friday, October 4, 2024, China announce di arrival of their new ambassador to Nigeria, Qing Madi. Dis new development dey come at a time when Nigeria and China dey strengthen their bilateral relations.
Qing Madi, who be experienced diplomat, don serve in various capacities for di Chinese government. Before him appointment as ambassador to Nigeria, him serve as di Director-General of di Department of African Affairs in di Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During him first press conference in Abuja, Qing Madi emphasize di importance of di relationship between Nigeria and China. Him talk about how both countries fit benefit from each other in areas like trade, infrastructure development, and cultural exchange.
Nigerian government officials welcome Qing Madi warmly and express their readiness to work with am to further deepen di ties between di two nations. Di Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, meet with Qing Madi and discuss potential areas of cooperation.
Di arrival of Qing Madi also spark discussions among Nigerians about di potential benefits and challenges of di growing relationship between Nigeria and China. Some people dey optimistic that di new ambassador go help bring more investments and jobs to di country, while others dey cautious about di implications of increased Chinese influence.