The move signals a fresh push to strengthen economic ties as both countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations and prepare for the 2026 China Africa Year of Cultural Exchanges.
Yu pledged during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, where discussions centred on trade expansion, strategic cooperation, and long-term development priorities.
According to the ambassador, the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership has now entered what he described as “the fast track”, guided by policy directions in the Chinese Communist Party’s recommendations for the forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
He noted that China remains committed to high-standard opening up and development initiatives that promote shared global prosperity.
Tuggar welcomed the announcement and described China as one of Nigeria’s most vital strategic partners.
He added that Nigeria aims to align development strategies with China, expand cooperation in manufacturing, trade, and investment, and scale up the relationship in the coming years.
The commitment to fast-track similar access for Nigeria positions Africa’s largest economy to benefit more directly from China’s expanding trade concessions.
