From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
The Chinese government has granted the Federal Government of Nigeria $1 million to support its flood relief efforts in the northern part of the country.
While appreciating the Chinese government, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu said that the gesture is a reflection of the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries, built on mutual respect, cooperation, and a shared vision for sustainable development.
According to him, the assistance is particularly timely, as it is targeted at communities in states that have been most affected by recent flooding disasters, including Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba, and Adamawa.
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The intervention, he remarked, will go a long way in complementing the government’s ongoing efforts to provide relief materials and rebuild the livelihoods of those severely impacted.
“I wish to emphasise that the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with relevant ministries, departments, and agencies, will coordinate the effective implementation of this project. A transparent framework, leveraging past experiences and unified templates, will guide the process to ensure that the assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries in the most efficient and impactful manner,” he said.
In a statement, Bagudu noted that the government of Nigeria fully welcomes the joint monitoring and evaluation mechanism agreed with the Embassy of China. This, according to him, will ensure transparency and accountability, promote learning, and strengthen partnership in humanitarian and development cooperation.
This humanitarian support, he explained, is not only a demonstration of China’s goodwill but also a testimony to the growing cooperation between the two nations in areas such as trade, infrastructure, technology, agriculture, and now, disaster relief.
“It is our firm belief that today’s signing ceremony will open new windows of collaboration that will deepen our strategic partnership for the mutual benefit of our people. Let me assure you that the Federal Government of Nigeria remains committed to working closely with the Embassy of China to guarantee the successful implementation of this project. We look forward to further consolidating our friendship through initiatives that promote prosperity, resilience, and sustainable development.
“Once again, on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend heartfelt appreciation to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China for this generous and timely assistance,” he said.
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