Nigeria and China have strengthened cultural and creative cooperation with the signing of a strategic agreement between the China Movie Channel and the Nigerian Television Authority, aimed at boosting content exchange, film co-productions, professional training and people-to-people exchanges.
The agreement was signed on Friday at the China-Nigeria Film and Literature Symposium held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja.
Government officials, diplomats, broadcasters, filmmakers and authors from Nigeria and China described literature and film as powerful tools for deepening bilateral relations and promoting mutual understanding.
Speaking at the event, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the partnership represented another milestone in the growing relationship between the two countries, particularly as they celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
He noted that the agreement would advance cultural exchanges and provide a platform for greater collaboration between Chinese and Nigerian filmmakers and creative professionals.
