Nigerian traders seek China’s support for cataract outreach, AI training
Nigerian traders appeal to China for support in cataract treatment, AI training, and trade exhibitions to strengthen Nigeria China relations and economic d Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-traders-seek-chinas-support-for-cataract-outreach-ai-training/
The Made in China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has requested assistance from the Chinese Consulate-General in Lagos for various initiatives, including cataract treatment outreach, AI training scholarships, and participation in major Chinese trade exhibitions. This appeal, signed by the association's National President, Oluwole Adigun, followed the executives' participation in a Bamboo and Rattan Seminar organized by Chinese authorities.
Adigun requested the Consulate's support for a cataract treatment initiative to help less privileged residents in Lagos access affordable eye surgery, thereby improving their quality of life. Additionally, the traders sought consideration for qualified association members to participate in China's plan to train 5,000 Nigerians in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Furthermore, they appealed for undergraduate and master's degree scholarships offered by the Chinese Government for association members, aiming to build skills and capacity among traders to contribute more effectively to Nigeria's economic and technological development. The association also requested assistance in facilitating members' participation in two major international exhibitions in China: the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou and the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Participation in these exhibitions would provide opportunities for traders to establish business contacts, explore new markets, and develop investment partnerships, promoting technology transfer and strengthening bilateral trade between Nigeria and China. Adigun expressed gratitude to the Consul-General for the Bamboo and Rattan Seminar, noting that the program broadened the executives' understanding of the use of materials for sustainable development and economic empowerment.
He emphasized that this knowledge would be applied to benefit association members and their communities while strengthening Nigeria-China relations.
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