President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
As the Coordinator and Adviser in achieving the strategic partnership, Tegbe will lead day-to-day operations, engage continuously with the Chinese counterparts, and ensure that all deliverables are met and synchronised with national development goals.
He is expected to outline the specific deliverables, timelines, and key performance indicators for each area of cooperation, which will include priority projects, projected investments and expected socioeconomic outcomes.