Sokoto state government is to collaborate with the Peoples Republic of
China to boost commerce and establish mining and agro-allied industries in
the state.
In that regard, Sokoto government will provide land for the establishment
of ‘China Town’ in the border-town of Illela to boost trade and investment
in the West African region.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stated this Friday when the Chinese
Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gu Xiaojie paid him a courtesy visit at
Government House, Sokoto.
He said already, some Chinese companies have carried out feasibility
studies on the projects, adding that the state government is awaiting their
reports to determine the next line of action.
Tambuwal said apart from mining and agriculture, the two governments will
explore other areas of cooperation that will be beneficial to their
citizens. Such areas include education, agriculture, health and youth and
women empowerment.
The Governor appealed to the Chinese government to support Nigeria’s fight
against corruption and help the present administration with its security
and job-creation efforts.
Earlier in his remarks, the Ambassador said he was in the state to
straighten the cordial working relationship between his government and the
Sokoto government.
He commended Tambuwal for the achievements so far recorded and assured that
China will continue to work closely with the state government in order to
achieve the desired objectives.