President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Wednesday in Beijing that his
administration will honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and
China under previous administrations to ensure the speedy completion of
outstanding joint projects, including the 4,000 megawatts Mambilla
Hydro-Electric Power Project.
Speaking at a meeting with Mr Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council
of the Peoples Republic of China, President Buhari regretted the failure
of past governments to meet Nigeria’s obligations in joint projects with
China.
The President told the Chinese Premier that his administration was
committed to the completion, in the shortest possible time, of all joint
power, rail, road and aviation projects that will directly and quickly
improve the lives of Nigerians.
President Buhari said that he was particularly keen on actualizing the
Mambilla Power Project because of its huge potential to boost employment
and national economic growth.
The Chinese Premier commended ongoing efforts by the Buhari Administration
to improve Nigeria’s infrastructure.
He assured the President that China was ready to work with his
administration to complete all joint projects, including the Mambilla
Power Project.