Tinubu Meets Xi Jinping Today, Signs Key Bilateral Agreements

Tinubu Meets Xi Jinping Today, Signs Key Bilateral Agreements

President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (Tuesday), in Beijing.

President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday to undertake a significant diplomatic mission.

Last week, the Presidency revealed that his schedule includes visits to major Chinese companies, including Huawei Technologies and the China Railway and Construction Corporation.

A source from the Presidency indicated that the Chinese President will host President Tinubu in a “grand style.”

The source mentioned that there would be a gun salute and an inspection of the guard of honour.

The event is expected to conclude with the signing of several bilateral agreements between the two nations.

Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, and Huawei Technologies Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the Smart City Project in Kaduna State.

The governor, on his verified X account, stated, “Today, I had the honour and privilege of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kaduna State Government and Huawei Technologies Company, Nigeria Limited at the Huawei Technologies office in Beijing, China.

“Chris Lu, CEO, Huawei Technologies, Nigeria Limited, signed on behalf of the company. The ceremony was witnessed by our dear President, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, my colleague governors, ministers and other senior government officials.

“The MOU is for the actualisation of the Smart City Project in Kaduna State. It is geared towards enhancing security, efficiency and transparency in public service, competitiveness, city management, and attracting talents and investments. The ultimate goal is the establishment of a safer and smarter Kaduna State.”

The tweet added, “As the strategic partner of the Kaduna State Government, Huawei will provide comprehensive leading solutions and professional technical support for Kaduna State in the following areas: (i) State-Level Unified Command Centre (ii) Enhanced Security (iii) Intelligent Traffic System (iv) E-Government and Office Automation (v) Smart Education (vi) Smart Healthcare (vii) ICT Talent (viii) Renewable Energy, and (ix) Public Transportation.

“The Kaduna State Government and Huawei will establish a joint committee to flesh out details of the Implementation Plan, Funding Arrangement, and the Technology to be Deployed. We want to ensure that the project is deliverable, sustainable, and valuable.