Tegbe Marks Eid al-Kabir with Call for Peace, Progress, and Nigeria-China Unity

 LAGOS, Nigeria – June 7, 2025– As Muslims worldwide observe Eid al-Kabir, a season of faith, sacrifice, and reflection, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Muslim faithful.

In his goodwill message, Tegbe underscored the profound importance of the festival as a reminder of devotion, obedience, and selfless sacrifice, drawing inspiration from the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He encouraged Nigerians to embrace these values not only as spiritual virtues but as fundamental principles for fostering peace, unity, and shared national progress.

“Eid al-Kabir reminds us of what it means to give selflessly, to believe in something greater than ourselves, and to put others before personal gain,” Tegbe stated. “These same ideals form the bedrock of our strategic partnerships, especially our deepening relationship with the People’s Republic of China.”

The Director General commended the contributions of Muslims in both Nigeria and China to building understanding and shared prosperity between the two nations.

Under Tegbe’s leadership, the NCSP continues to champion collaborative opportunities across critical sectors. These efforts are strategically aligned with Nigeria’s development goals and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), focusing on areas such as green energy, agriculture, the blue economy, technology, infrastructure, and education, all aimed at unlocking long-term value for both nations.

"Our strategic vision is rooted in mutual respect and progress,” Tegbe emphasized. “As we build bridges between Nigeria and China, we are also creating new pathways for trade, innovation, and human capital development, especially for young Nigerians.”

He further reaffirmed NCSP’s commitment to empowering youth through scholarships, academic partnerships, and skills exchange programs, recognizing the pivotal role of Nigeria’s next generation in diplomacy and economic growth.

“This sacred season invites us to reflect on what binds us as a people,” Tegbe added. “May it also inspire us to keep strengthening the bonds that unite nations through cooperation, trust, and shared purpose.”

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership conveyed its Eid Mubarak wishes, hoping the season brings peace, purpose, and prosperity to all.