Nigeria, China Deepen Technology Transfer and Industrial Cooperation as NCSP, PICTT Sign Strategic MoU
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in technology transfer, industrial development, and strategic investment facilitation.
The signing ceremony was attended by the NCSP Director-General; the Chairman of PICTT, Dr. Dahiru Mohammed; and the Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. John Uwajumogu, alongside senior leadership teams from both organisations.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Mohammed described technology transfer and strong local content participation as critical pillars for the success of Nigeria’s infrastructure and industrialisation agenda. He added that while the MoU is a significant achievement, the real impact will depend on immediate and coordinated implementation.
Mr. Uwajumogu reaffirmed China’s role as Nigeria’s largest trading partner and stressed the importance of structured frameworks that can identify and attract high-value investments capable of stimulating industrial growth and creating jobs.
In her remarks, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, NCSP’s Head of International Relations, noted that the agreement is expected to unlock major benefits for Nigeria. These include greater access to advanced Chinese technology, expanded STEM-focused scholarships, enhanced technical training opportunities, and improved mechanisms for identifying strategic investments. She also highlighted the scope for collaboration across key sectors such as steel development, agriculture, automotive industrial parks, and cultural–industrial initiatives.
The NCSP Director-General expressed confidence in the partnership, describing PICTT as a committed ally with the expertise and shared vision needed to drive meaningful progress. He underscored the need for measurable indicators and accountability mechanisms to ensure the collaboration yields concrete national benefits.
The MoU signals the start of a more focused phase of cooperation between Nigeria and China—one centred on delivery, deeper local content integration, and sustainable economic development.
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