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The recent Zero-Tariff Agreement between Nigeria and China has opened up exciting opportunities for Nigerian producers to tap into China’s massive consumer market, says Joseph Tegbe, Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP). This move is expected to drive export diversification, industrial expansion, and job creation in Nigeria.
However, Tegbe emphasizes that Nigeria needs to seize this opportunity with disciplined execution, strict quality compliance, and active private-sector participation. The NCSP is working closely with stakeholders to ensure Nigeria leverages this preferential trade window and converts diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic gains.
The timing is significant, with the agreement coinciding with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. China is one of Nigeria’s largest trading partners and a major driver of infrastructure modernisation, supporting critical projects in rail, port, power, and industry.
Tegbe describes the current phase as a “new dawn” in Nigeria-China relations, marked by a strategic shift toward higher-value economic integration and export-led growth. The Zero-Tariff initiative is seen as a transformative opportunity to boost non-oil exports and strengthen local industrial processing.
As Nigeria and China celebrate 55 years of bilateral relations, the spirit of renewal symbolised by the Spring Festival mirrors the next chapter in Nigeria-China relations – one defined by deeper economic integration, industrial upgrading, and shared prosperity.
