By Favour Ulebor, Abuja

Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have strengthened their cultural cooperation with the signing of a Content Exchange and Cooperation Agreement between the China Movie Channel (CMC) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The agreement was signed during the China–Nigeria Film and Literature Symposium on Friday in Abuja.

Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, highlighted the deep cultural and literary heritage shared by both nations.

He said renowned Nigerian writers such as Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, alongside Chinese authors Mo Yan, Yu Hua, and Mai Jia, have played significant roles in promoting understanding between the peoples of both countries.