Nigeria, China Target Creative Economy, Tourism as New Frontier for Bilateral Growth
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
Nigeria and China are moving to deepen cooperation in tourism, heritage preservation, and the creative economy as both countries seek to unlock new economic opportunities beyond traditional trade and infrastructure partnerships.
The renewed push was unveiled during the 2026 China Tourism Day celebration hosted by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria in Abuja, where officials from both countries identified tourism and cultural exchange as emerging pillars of economic diplomacy and sustainable development.
Chinese cultural envoy, Yang Jianxing, said both nations were now positioning tourism and creative industries as strategic tools for strengthening bilateral ties, promoting cultural understanding and expanding people-to-people exchanges.
