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Nigeria marks its sixty fourth Independence Day anniversary this October, the identical month as China after its main change in 1949 after the Socialist Revolution, which led to the founding of the Folks’s Republic of China.
Nigeria and China, although far aside, share many similarities. Each international locations have big populations: China is essentially the most populated nation on the planet with about 1.5 billion folks, and Nigeria is essentially the most populated in Africa with round 250 million folks. About half of all Asians are Chinese language, and one in each three Africans is Nigerian.
Each international locations are wealthy in various languages, cultures, and religions. They’re highly effective of their areas and wealthy in sources. China is a world chief, whereas Nigeria remains to be unlocking its full potential.
Each international locations even have histories of overseas rule. For instance, the British bombarded Lagos in 1851, took over in 1861, and made it a colony in 1862. Nigeria gained its independence in 1960, shifting away from British rule that was marked by exploitation and severe human rights abuses.
Trying forward, as Nigeria turns 64, it could possibly be taught from China at 75. China has nearly gotten rid of illiteracy, gone to area, and lifted over 700 million folks out of poverty. Nigeria also can use its sources and capabilities for a greater future.
The latest begin of the $25 billion Dangote Refinery, a giant step towards self-sufficiency, reveals this potential. This mirrors China’s profitable method to manufacturing and growth.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is concentrated on renewing Nigeria’s vitality safety by restarting public refineries and utilizing private-public partnerships. He appointed Joseph Tegbe as Director-Common for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership to spice up cooperation between the 2 international locations.
As Nigeria appears again and forward at 64, and as China progresses at 75, each nations are able to have fun their similarities and slender the developmental hole, aiming for continued modernisation and growth.
