President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration would honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China under previous administrations to ensure the speedy completion of outstanding joint projects, including the 4,000 megawatts (mw) Mambilla Hydro-Electric Power Project.
President Buhari regretted the failure of past governments to meet Nigeria’s obligations in joint projects with China. He stated this while speaking with Mr. Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China,
He told the Chinese Premier that his administration was committed to the completion, in the shortest possible time, of all joint power, rail, road and aviation projects that would directly and quickly improve the lives of Nigerians.
The President noted that he was particularly keen on actualising the Mambilla Power Project because of its huge potential to boost employment and national economic growth.
The Chinese Premier assured President Buhari that China was ready to work with his administration to complete all joint projects, including the Mambilla Power Project.
