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China reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with Nigeria on CPC's 105th anniversary

China has reiterated its dedication to enhancing its long-standing partnership with Nigeria, promising deeper collaboration in governance, economic development, and strategic engagement. This commitment was announced by China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, in Abuja, as the Communist Party of China CPC celebrated its 105th anniversary. Ambassador Yu highlighted the CPC's role in China's economic transformation and social stability, attributing the country's progress to the Party's leadership since its founding in 1921. He noted that China is now pursuing high-quality development, strengthening industrial capacity, and achieving scientific and technological breakthroughs. The ambassador emphasized that the CPC's leadership has been fundamental to China's success in revolution, reform, and development, offering a modernization path tailored to China's national realities. He identified independence and self-reliance, a people-centered development philosophy, continuous self-reform, and theoretical innovation as key pillars of China's progress. Yu also pointed to the CPC's focus on people's welfare, citing the eradication of absolute poverty and the establishment of extensive social security and healthcare systems. He mentioned China's contributions to global governance through initiatives like the Global Development Initiative. Reflecting on bilateral relations, Yu stated that China and Nigeria have maintained a strong partnership for 55 years since establishing diplomatic t