The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has disclosed that the military support Nigeria is receiving from China is already yielding positive results.

Obasa noted that the military support, in the form of training and local production of arms Nigeria, is receiving from China is helping the country tackle insecurity.

A statement made available to journalists on Tuesday said Obasa spoke at the celebration of the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos. The lawmaker noted that Nigeria has benefited a lot from the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

In the area of military support, Obasa maintained that the support so far received from China by Nigeria has helped to improve the level of security in the country.

He added that the upgraded military partnership between the two countries, with China focusing on local arms production and military training, has helped to improve security in Nigeria and other African countries.

Obasa also highlighted China’s contributions to infrastructure projects in Lagos State.

“The upgraded military partnership between the two countries, with China focusing on local arms production and military training as part of efforts to improve security in Nigeria and across Africa, is already bearing fruit.

“During the visit, President Xi Jinping and President Tinubu had a cordial and in-depth exchange on China-Nigeria relations as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest,.

“The two Presidents agreed that both countries stood at a new historical starting point as significant representatives of major developing countries and emerging economies. And they resolved that their strengthened strategic cooperation will propel a new dynamic for China-Africa relations in the new era.

“Lagos has witnessed remarkable growth through significant Chinese investments in the development of critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and rail systems, which have enhanced our economic landscape and enriched our societies,” the Lagos Speaker said.

Insecurity: China’s military support for Nigeria yieding results – Obasa