President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, formalizing his role in overseeing the implementation of agreements reached during the President’s visit to China in early September.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Tegbe, a first-class graduate of civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1988, will report directly to the President. His immediate task will be to develop a comprehensive strategic action plan aimed at maximizing Nigeria’s benefits from the bilateral agreements signed in Beijing.
The statement further noted that Tegbe’s strategic plan will detail specific deliverables, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for various areas of cooperation, ensuring effective execution and measurable outcomes. The move is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s economic and strategic ties with China and accelerate the realization of shared goals in areas such as infrastructure development, trade, and technology transfer.
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