China and Nigeria have strengthened cultural and creative ties following a film and literature symposium and the signing of a cooperation agreement between China Movie Channel and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
The China-Nigeria Film and Literature Symposium and signing ceremony was held on August 7 at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Nigeria, attracting more than 300 participants from the creative industries, media and government.
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Abdulkarim Ozi Ibrahim, delivered speeches at the event.
Also in attendance were the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu; Guan Hong, head of the delegation for the China-Nigeria People-to-People Exchange Series; and other professionals in Nigeria and China’s cultural and creative sectors.
In his remarks, Ambassador Yu highlighted a key speech delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China and outlined the significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building.
Yu said the event represented an important step towards implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, adding that stronger cultural exchanges between China and Nigeria would promote mutual understanding and learning between the two civilizations.
He said cultural cooperation could also contribute to strengthening the bond between the peoples of both countries and deepen existing bilateral relations.
Nigerian participants congratulated China on the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China and expressed admiration for the country’s achievements in modernisation.
The Nigerian guests also expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation with their Chinese counterparts and work towards greater cultural exchange and shared progress.
Representatives from the cultural and creative industries of both countries subsequently signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening collaboration in the creative sector.
The agreement between China Movie Channel and the Nigerian Television Authority is expected to provide a platform for greater cooperation in film and television content, while creating opportunities for cultural exchange between Nigerian and Chinese audiences.
The symposium also provided an opportunity for professionals from both countries to exchange views and explore areas of cooperation in film, literature, broadcasting and other creative fields.
Participants discussed the prospects of strengthening cultural exchanges and expanding collaboration between the creative industries of China and Nigeria.
The event formed part of broader efforts to promote people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries through culture and creative expression.
The attendees also watched the Chinese action film Blades of the Guardians as part of the programme.
The organisers said the event underscored the potential of film, literature and broadcasting to serve as bridges between societies and deepen understanding between the peoples of China and Nigeria.
