Ni said Obasanjo was given the Chinese award of excellence for his selfless sacrifices in promoting businesses between Nigeria and China.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Olusegun Runsewe have been presented Chinese awards of excellence.
Chairman, Chinese Industrial and Commercial Enterprises Association Eric Ni presented the awards on Friday to mark the Chinese 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
Ni said Obasanjo was given the Chinese award of excellence for his selfless sacrifices in promoting businesses between Nigeria and China.
He said the efforts of Obasanjo in creating conducive business environment for the Chinese community was highly appreciated.
Ni also said that Runsewe was given a commitment award for his selfless commitment to the promotion of arts and culture between Nigeria and China.
According to Ni, the Chinese community has enjoyed seamless cultural exchange programmes due to the support enjoyed from NCAC and Runsewe.
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Chief Ikechukwu lkoh, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, also got an award of honour for his selfless commitment in the promotion of businesses in science, technology and innovation between Nigeria and China.
Brig.-Gen. Musa Sadiq, Commander, 81 division, Garrison also bagged a commitment award for his selfless commitment in defending and protecting lives and communities within the Nigerian community.
Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Bola Obasanjo, appreciated the organisers, and commended the Chinese community for bringing transformation to the country in diverse fields.
”You brought transformation to the country, the Chinese community has helped our youths in providing employment opportunities, we appreciate you all,” Obasanjo said.
Runsewe appreciated the gesture extended to him as he assured the Chinese community of more years of seamless collaborations.
He urged the Chinese nationals to further visit Nigeria as tourists and investors.
