By David Akinmola, Lagos
In an effort to reinforce transborder trading between Nigeria and China, a real estate firm,Gafford Group is set to play a major role in facilitating collaboration between the two countries.
Speaking on the visit of the management of the Gafford Group, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Gbadebo Olamerun, to Tiantai, China, where they met with the Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, to explore potential business opportunities that could benefit Nigeria and China business opportunities.
Olamerun, said that the initiative is to further position Nigeria as the primary benefactor of the surge of investments from China into the country.
Olamerun added that the potential partnership with both companies could significantly boost the availability of these essential tools in Nigeria, supporting the nation’s burgeoning automotive and construction industries.
The potential collaborations between Gafford Group and the Chinese companies represent a significant step in enhancing Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
By facilitating the importation of advanced materials and tools from China, Gafford Group aims to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
The partnerships are expected to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and ultimately increase trade between the two nations.
He said Gafford Group will continue to forge ahead with international collaborations, as the firm remains committed to its vision of driving economic development in Nigeria.
During the meeting, the Minister of Commerce, Wentao, introduced the group to prominent Chinese companies called MC BOND a manufacturer of metal composites and aluminum composite panels, and TaiZhou Xinming Technology Co Limited, a renowned manufacturer of mechanical tools, to collaborate with the firm to develop trade relations with Nigeria.
