The need for the establishment of a Chinese visa Center in the South-east has been advocated for by the Director-General of the region’s Governor’s Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife.

The 9th Senate Lawmaker on Friday charged the Chinese government to establish a Chinese Visa Center in any of the states in the South East.

Ekwunife additionally advocated for the establishment of a Solar Farm for the manufacturing of solar power equipments in the area.

Ekwunife laid emphasis on the importance of removing encumbrances in the visa application process emphasizing the need for an efficient system to facilitate easier access for South East businessmen to China .

On the Solar Farm, Ekwunife said that: “The potential establishment of a solar farm and the manufacturing of solar panels in the SouthEast region emerged as a focal point of discussion, with the aim of expanding the market and promoting sustainable energy solutions.”

Similar highpoints at the meeting was also the emphasis on the crucial need for the transfer of knowledge, expertise, and technology in partnership between China and the South East Governor’s Forum.

She highlighted the importance of not only importing products and machinery but also learning and acquiring the skills and expertise necessary for sustainable development and growth in the region.

According to the Director General, “Exchange of technological know-how and expertise would not only enhance the productivity and efficiency of Industries but also contribute to the overall development of the South East region.

The Chinese Ambassador, in response to these critical issues, affirmed the importance of the visa policy review and expressed the Chinese government’s willingness to consider from notable bodies and organizations in Nigeria.

He assured the Director General of the Chinese government’s commitment to provide an alternative to this problem to help cushion those effects of salient issues raised.

On the 29th of November a follow up meeting was held between the Director General and Executives of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council, deliberations and in-depth discussions were made on the critical areas as raised during the previous meetings.

The meeting was a success as plans, and further deliberations are underway for the finalization of this partnership in seeing to the economic growth and development of the South East region of Nigeria. (The Sun)

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