The Federal Government has urged Nigerians living in China to continue to promote the country’s cultural heritage toward fostering nation-building.
The government also urged them to live peacefully with their hosts at all times.
Amb. Akinremi Bolaji, Director of Trade, Economic, and Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave the advice in his virtual address on Monday during the commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th National Day ceremony organised by Nigerians living in Guangzhou, China.
He commended the Nigerian community in Guangzhou for their display of leadership and commitment toward fostering unity among compatriots within their host country.
Bolaji said, “I commend you for bringing together people from different tribes together, this is encouraging in promoting a better future for our beloved country.
“Nigeria has come a long way in 64 years, hope is rising with our new administration’s eight-point agenda, I, therefore, urge you to continue to be good ambassadors of Nigeria.
”Also, take advantage of opportunities that abound, especially with the recent Official State visit by President Bola Tinubu to China, to deepen China-Nigeria relations through people-to-people exchange.
“By so doing and working closely together as a community, Nigerians can contribute their quota toward building a much better future and fostering a stronger relationship with China.”
In the same vein, Amb. George Onwuekwe, Nigeria Consulate-General in Guangzhou, underscored the need for Nigerians to key into President Tinubu’s 4Ds-Agenda, to advance development, infrastructure, economic growth, and social welfare.
Onwuekwe Said, “We appreciate support and cooperation from the Guangzhou government, which is enabling our citizens to thrive.
“This positive development has further strengthened Nigeria-China partnership, fostered economic growth, cultural exchange and people-to-people relations.”
For his part, Olarenwaju Oba, President of the Nigerian community in Guangzhou, commended Nigerians for turning out in large numbers to celebrate in of display patriotism and unity.
“I urge you to seize this opportunity to rededicate yourself to Nigeria’s progress and development, to ensure sustainable growth through this memorable event.
“Nigeria can be much better through our fostering unity, cultural exchange, and renewed sense of purpose among ourselves in China,” Oba said.
The event featured the conferment of awards of excellence to distinguished individuals and corporate organisations that contributed to the community’s growth through business, education, and community service.
Highpoint of the event was the cultural and traditional display of Nigerian arts, music, dance, and cuisine, as well as mesmerizing Egungun, Eyo, and Igbo Masquerade performances. (NAN)
FG Urges Citizens In China To Promote Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage
