President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as Director-General and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership. Tegbe will lead day-to-day operations, engage with Chinese counterparts, and ensure deliverables align with national development goals.
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Tegbe, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, brings 35 years of business strategy experience. His profile includes:
- Senior partner and head of advisory services at KPMG Africa
- Led subnational governments in investment drives to South Africa, Denmark, China, India, Singapore, and UAE
The Nigeria-China partnership aims to:
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- Expand Nigeria’s rail network
- Upgrade power distribution
- Create new industrial parks
- Establish hospital alliances and collaborate on medical research
- Advance education and talent development
- Improve agricultural practices through knowledge sharing and technology transfer
Tegbe’s appointment follows President Xi Jinping’s pledge of $51 billion in new financing to African nations at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
