Abuja(SundiataPost) – In other to brace up with current trends in global affairs, the Institute of Nigeria-China Development Studies will help in creating multiple avenues for the studies of Chinese civilization, side by side Nigerian civilization.
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe revealed this during the unveiling of the Institute of Nigeria-China Development Studies held at the Senate Chambers, Lagos state.
He said there is a need for both Nigeria and Chinese civilizations to interact with a view towards identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each, so as to provide a platform for mutual growth.
According to him, Some of the objectives for establishing the Institute of Nigeria-China Development Studies includes: “To become a resource centre for Chinese investors in Nigeria as well as for Nigerian businesses and individuals who wish to collaborate, cooperate or work with each other. To create conducive environments for constant exchanges in order to strengthen and re-strengthen mutual cooperation between Nigeria and China at all levels.
‘’To impose organisation on the existing fragmented cooperative and collaborative endeavours between Nigeria and China in the industrial, scientific, cultural and commercial aspects of development. ‘’To embark on elaborate research in major operational fields like Natural (Pure), Applied and Human Sciences.’’ Others are, ‘’To become the hub of research and developmental activities in Nigeria-China Studies and to become a think-tank for Nigerian and Chinese government.’’
Ogundipe lauded the Chinese Investors Association for Development and Promotion and the Coniucius Institute at the University of Lagos for the successful opening of the institute.