China and Nigeria first established relations in 1971. More than 50 years later that partnership resulted in nearly $23 billion in bi-lateral trade last year.

Karina Mitchell spoke with Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, about the strong alliance between the two nations and how China’s policy plans for the next five years also helps advance Nigeria’s growth outlook.

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