By Chiamaka Okeke
The Administrator, Grace Schools, Lagos, Mrs. Olatokunbo Edun has underscored the need to deepen the cultural exchange between Nigeria and China. This is because of the enormous benefits derivable from promoting cross-cultural exchanges between both countries.
Edun asserted that the promotion of foreign language, especially Chinese language, has helped students of Grace Schools to be exposed through access to information and improved communication skills
Grace Schools, according to her, is the pioneer in the teaching of Chinese language in Lagos with the adequate support of the Confucius Institute, University of Lagos.
She added that the cross-cultural exchange has helped to boost the learning capabilities of the students in Chinese language. This has been achievable through vigorous teaching, study exchange visits to China and intensive learning of Chinese language.
The Consul of the Consulate General of the Chinese Consulate in Lagos, Mr. Liang Benbin emphasised the need for Nigeria to learn from the workable policies and strategies adopted by the Chinese government to develop it’s economy.
Benbin stated that China focuses more Protection of the environment and the Education of her citizens.
China according to him,is focused in developing the economy and Poverty Alleviation.The citizens according to him are provided social security to improve their living conditions.
He asserted further that Education is the most effective way to lift people out of poverty. China also make use of local resources to adequately develop her economy.
Benbin urged both government to collaborate further on developing the economy and learning form the China experiment which has lifted 88million people out of poverty through policies and programs .
The Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute , University of Lagos,Professor Zhao Hongling said China has remained focus in developing the economy and also collaborating with other countries. He added that China has succeeded in developing the economy through Education of the people and providing the skills needed to excel in their chosen fields of human endeavor.
Source: The Guardian