Buhari Returns To Abuja From China

by admin September 7, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian delegation that travelled to China for the Summit on China- Africa Co-Operation have returned to Abuja.

The President had left Nigerian on August 31 alongside nine Ministers and four State Governors.

Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant on New Media to the president announced his arrival via his twitter handle.

He Tweeted: “After a successful outing at the #FOCAC2018 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Abuja, yesterday,” Ahmad wrote.

During his stay in China, Buhari signed a $328 million agreement with China on the National and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) Phase 11.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, said the NICTIB 11 project will be executed by Galaxy Backbone Limited and Huawei Technologies Limited (HUAWEI) while funding will come from the Chinese EXIM Bank.

The president also sought support from the Chinese government for the speedy completion of the Mambilla power project in Taraba State.
According to him, Nigeria has benefited projects worth over $5bn from China during his administration.

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