The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, assured the people of the Republic of China that Nigeria would continue to explore ways of expanding vibrant bilateral cooperation with China.
Mohammed, who was represented by Mrs Rose Kwarsen, Director, Cultural Industries and Heritage, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, said the bilateral cooperation would be strengthened through the Ministry of Information and Culture.
The Minister gave the assurance during a mid-autumn festival, National day celebration, Nigeria first SGEL cup Chinese Wushu championship final performance and award night held in Lagos.
He said “It is instructive to note that the bilateral relations between Nigeria and China date back to over five decades. The cultural relations between the two countries were concretised with the signing of the agreement on cultural and educational cooperation in March 1990. The cooperation between the two countries has witnessed several cultural activities and exchanges in the sphere of arts, music, dance, exhibition, cultural administration, training and capacity building of cultural officers. And recently, the development of cultural industries centres in Nigeria amongst others”