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_"A New Era of Cooperation: President Tinubu's Historic Visit to China"_

Razaq Ivori 

As President Tinubu embarks on a state visit to China, Nigeria's wish list is long and ambitious. The visit marks a crucial moment in the two nations' relationship, with Nigeria seeking to reset its economic ties with China and secure significant investments in key sectors.

President Tinubu's meeting with Premier Xi Jinping will focus on several key areas, including:

_Debt Cancellation and Economic Reset_

Nigeria seeks a fresh start with China, requesting the cancellation of all debts and an end to legal actions by Chinese firms. This move aims to create a clean slate for future cooperation.

_Resuming the Belt and Road Programme_

Nigeria wants China to resume its Belt and Road Programme, committing £50bn annually to infrastructural projects, including a high-speed rail link, transformer manufacturing plant, and hydroelectric power plants.

_Local Manufacturing and Workforce_

Every Chinese company winning a Nigerian supply contract must manufacture products locally, with at least 80% of the workforce being local.

_COVID-19 Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Plant_

Nigeria requests a pharmaceutical plant to manufacture China's COVID-19 vaccine, with sole distribution rights across Africa.

_Security Cooperation_

Nigeria seeks deployment of Chinese special forces to combat Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.

_Automobile Manufacturing_

Nigeria wants China's big four automobile manufacturers to open a joint venture facility, producing at least 1m units of electric cars annually, with a unique African car model, the Madiba.

_Power Generation_

Nigeria requests six hydroelectric power plants, generating 50,000MW of electricity.

_Steel Production_

Nigeria wants China to get Ajaokuta and Aladja steel plants operational, producing at least 5m tonnes by 2025.

_Port Development_

Nigeria seeks six deep sea ports along its Atlantic coastline, able to accommodate pamanaxes of any size.

This visit has the potential to redefine Nigeria-China relations, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria's economic development. As President Tinubu sits down with Premier Xi Jinping, the world watches with bated breath, eager to see if Nigeria's wish list will be granted. Will this historic visit mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation be_"A New Era of Cooperation: President Tinubu's Historic Visit to China"_

Razaq Ivori 

As President Tinubu embarks on a state visit to China, Nigeria's wish list is long and ambitious. The visit marks a crucial moment in the two nations' relationship, with Nigeria seeking to reset its economic ties with China and secure significant investments in key sectors.

President Tinubu's meeting with Premier Xi Jinping will focus on several key areas, including:

_Debt Cancellation and Economic Reset_

Nigeria seeks a fresh start with China, requesting the cancellation of all debts and an end to legal actions by Chinese firms. This move aims to create a clean slate for future cooperation.

_Resuming the Belt and Road Programme_

Nigeria wants China to resume its Belt and Road Programme, committing £50bn annually to infrastructural projects, including a high-speed rail link, transformer manufacturing plant, and hydroelectric power plants.

_Local Manufacturing and Workforce_

Every Chinese company winning a Nigerian supply contract must manufacture products locally, with at least 80% of the workforce being local.

_COVID-19 Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Plant_

Nigeria requests a pharmaceutical plant to manufacture China's COVID-19 vaccine, with sole distribution rights across Africa.

_Security Cooperation_

Nigeria seeks deployment of Chinese special forces to combat Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.

_Automobile Manufacturing_

Nigeria wants China's big four automobile manufacturers to open a joint venture facility, producing at least 1m units of electric cars annually, with a unique African car model, the Madiba.

_Power Generation_

Nigeria requests six hydroelectric power plants, generating 50,000MW of electricity.

_Steel Production_

Nigeria wants China to get Ajaokuta and Aladja steel plants operational, producing at least 5m tonnes by 2025.

_Port Development_

Nigeria seeks six deep sea ports along its Atlantic coastline, able to accommodate pamanaxes of any size.

This visit has the potential to redefine Nigeria-China relations, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria's economic development. As President Tinubu sits down with Premier Xi Jinping, the world watches with bated breath, eager to see if Nigeria's wish list will be granted. Will this historic visit mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation between Nigeria and China? Only time will tell.tween Nigeria and China? Only time will tell.