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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Chinese Government and the Federal Government, have moved to deepen law enforcement cooperation.
The development took place when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, received the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi and principal staff officers of the NSCDC during a courtesy visit in Abuja.
In a post on X, Yu said the cooperation was to safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens in Nigeria.
The move, the Chinese envoy also said, will ensure the steady, high-quality development of the bilateral relations between China and Nigeria.
Yu said: “Pleased to meet with Dr. Ahmed Audi, Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps.
“Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Nigeria Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is on a fast track.
“We discussed deepening law enforcement cooperation to safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens in Nigeria, ensuring the steady, high-quality development of our bilateral relations.”
In a statement issued in Abuja, NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, said the visit was in a bid to reinforce bilateral cooperation and strengthen internal security.
Afolabi, an Assistant Commandant of Corps, also said the strategic engagement focused on cementing the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and China, with particular emphasis on security collaboration, regulatory compliance within the mining sector, and human capacity development.
“Prof. Audi commended the harmonious relationship between the Chinese Miners Association of Nigeria and the Corps, noting that collaborative efforts continue to yield positive results in maintaining order. Responding to discussions on mining activities, Ambassador Yu strongly emphasized that the Chinese Embassy maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward illegal mining operations in Nigeria.
“The NSCDC leadership expressed profound appreciation to the Chinese government for offering foreign training opportunities to officers and men of the Corps in China. In response, Ambassador Yu assured the CG that additional training slots would be allocated to the Corps to further boost institutional capacity.
“Furthermore, Ambassador Yu lauded Prof. Audi for delivering exceptional internal security results, particularly for ensuring the safety and protection of Chinese citizens residing in Nigeria.
“He also highlighted the unique diplomatic synergy between the two nations, noting that both Nigeria and China share a common national milestone by celebrating their independence anniversaries on October 1st.
“The visit concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening diplomatic ties, fostering mutual economic growth, and ensuring a safe, secure environment for nationals of both countries,” Afolabi said.
