On August 7, 2025, Chinexse Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai met with Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole.

Ambassador Yu said that since President Tinubu’s successful visit to China and attendance at the FOCAC Beijing Summit last September, political mutual trust between China and Nigeria has deepened, and cooperation in industry, trade, investment, and other fields has expanded, yielding positive results. China is willing to negotiate and sign an economic partnership agreement with Nigeria, implementing zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff lines. We will further help Nigeria boost exports to China and, through concrete actions, deepen and strengthen the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership, working together to build a high-level China-Nigeria community with a shared future. 

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole said that the zero-tariff policy proposed by China in June this year has been widely welcomed by the world. Nigeria highly appreciates China’s steadfast support for Nigeria’s socio-economic development and is willing to maintain close communication with China to ensure early implementation of relevant policies, so that the benefits of zero tariffs bring tangible benefits to the Nigerian people.