China-Nigeria trade surpasses $22bn in 2025, with 10,000 Nigerians benefiting from Chinese training programmes, Ambassador Yu Dunhai reveals in Abuja

China-Nigeria trade volume has surpassed $22 billion in 2025, while 10,000 Nigerians have benefited from training opportunities provided by China, Ambassador Yu Dunhai said on Thursday.

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The ambassador spoke during the 1st Annual China-Nigeria Government Exchange Program Alumni Reunion Gala in Abuja, highlighting a 130% increase in China’s direct investment in Nigeria and a more than 200% growth in Nigerian exports to China compared to the previous year.

“I think this bilateral relation not only has a political meaning, but it’s actually more about people-to-people relations,” Yu said.

“Our trade volumes this year already surpassed $22 billion. China’s direct investment to Nigeria increased by 130%, and Nigeria’s export increased by over 200%.”

Yu also discussed the implementation of the zero-tariff policy announced in June 2025, aimed at expanding Nigerian exports to China and enhancing Nigeria’s position in the global trading system.

Under the policy, 100% of products from all 53 African countries, including Nigeria, will enter China without tariffs.

The ambassador noted that Nigeria and China share common interests and should work together to strengthen global governance and ensure African voices are represented internationally.

“China’s today is Nigeria’s tomorrow,” he remarked.

The training programmes, which have benefited over 10,000 Nigerians, cover governance, poverty reduction, manufacturing, agriculture, public health, trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, food economy, and the digital economy.

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Yu said these opportunities enhance individual capacities and contribute to Nigeria’s economic and social development. Alumni of the programme are spread across Abuja, Lagos, Maiduguri, and Ibadan.