Nigeria reaffirms one-China policy and seeks deeper economic partnership with Beijing
The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the one-China principle, describing the country’s position on Taiwan as settled, consistent and non-negotiable.
The statement comes amid renewed global focus on China’s stance that the People’s Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China, with Taiwan regarded by Beijing as part of its territory.
According to the NCSP, Nigeria’s adherence to the one-China policy dates to the establishment of diplomatic relations with China in 1971 and has remained a cornerstone of bilateral relations.
The agency noted that Nigeria demonstrated this commitment again during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2024. Both nations issued a joint statement reaffirming Nigeria’s recognition of the People’s Republic of China as the only legal government representing all of China. Nigeria also expressed support for China’s pursuit of national reunification during the engagement.
The statement followed heightened diplomatic discussion on Taiwan after a recent visit to Beijing by a United States delegation reportedly led by President Donald Trump and senior American business executives.
Director-General of the NCSP, Joseph Tegbe, said Nigeria intends to build on its longstanding diplomatic ties with China to expand economic opportunities in manufacturing, technology transfer, industrialisation and export-driven production.
Tegbe said China has played a major role in supporting Nigeria’s infrastructure development through investments in railway projects, ports, energy facilities, telecommunications and industrial expansion.
He added that the partnership should now move toward deeper collaboration in Nigeria’s digital economy, solid minerals development, agro-processing and consumer markets to create a more balanced and productive economic relationship.
The NCSP said it remains committed to expanding bilateral cooperation with China across trade, infrastructure, investment, technology transfer and capacity building, with the aim of delivering measurable economic benefits to Nigerians.
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