President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.

Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity.
He said the African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for the people.

The president said they are in the journey together and they believe that both countries share common interests, which are investments and development.
President Tinubu also called for a strategic focus on areas of collaboration that will ensure the relationship remains mutually beneficial.

The President, who is in Beijing for the ninth FOCAC, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation by the Chinese government.

The Premier said China is ready to work with Nigeria to deliver on the mutual understanding reached by President Xi Jinping and President Tinubu under the recently established comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.