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Nigeria’s flood relief efforts received a major boost on Wednesday as the Government of China announced a $1 million donation to assist victims in the northern states hardest hit by recent flooding.

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, signed the exchange notes on behalf of Nigeria with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during a brief ceremony in Abuja.

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Bagudu described the intervention as both timely and strategic, emphasizing that it would strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing humanitarian response.

“This donation will complement our drive to deliver relief materials and rebuild livelihoods in severely impacted communities,” the minister stated.

He further underscored the government’s commitment to accountability in managing the grant.

“A transparent framework, leveraging past experiences and unified templates, will guide the process to ensure that the assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries in the most efficient and impactful manner,” Bagudu assured.

According to him, the Federal Government and the Chinese Embassy have also agreed on a joint monitoring and evaluation mechanism to track the disbursement and impact of the aid.

“We firmly believe that today’s signing ceremony will open new avenues for collaboration, strengthening our strategic partnership for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” he added.

Ambassador Yu Dunhai, in his remarks, expressed China’s solidarity with Nigeria, recalling that both nations had recently suffered devastating floods.

“We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and also convey our support,” Dunhai said. “In times of difficulty, China and Nigeria always stand together.”

He expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to recover from the disaster.

“We are very confident that, under the strong leadership of the Federal Government and with the dedication and effort of all the people, Nigeria will overcome this hardship and rebuild its homes in the near future,” the ambassador affirmed.

Dunhai also noted that beyond humanitarian relief, relations between the two countries are expanding in significant ways.

“As an ambassador, I am pleased that our comprehensive strategic partnership is progressing rapidly. Just two months ago, President Xi Jinping announced zero-tariff treatment on 400 per cent of tariff lines for African countries with diplomatic ties to China, including Nigeria. This will boost Nigeria’s exports to China, create more jobs, and support economic development,” he explained.

The $1 million Chinese aid package is targeted at communities in Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba, and Adamawa States, which were worst affected by the floods.

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