Chinese Consulate Awards Nigeria Traders for Bilateral Ties

On September 21, 2026, the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos honored the Made-in-China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria with a Friendship Contribution Award. The award was presented to the association’s National President and Patron, Mr Oluwole Adigun, at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos.

This recognition was part of the celebrations for the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the third anniversary of Ms Yan Yuqing’s tenure as Consul-General in Lagos. The award acknowledged the association's contributions to promoting friendship between Nigeria and China through trade and economic cooperation.

The presentation was made by Yan Yuqing and Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of the Lagos State Governor, with Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, also in attendance. The association plays a vital role in connecting Nigerian traders with Chinese manufacturers.

The event also recognized humanitarian efforts during Yan Yuqing's tenure, including over 900 free cataract surgeries and support for vulnerable households.