By Soji Ajibola
The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has solicited the support of the People鈥檚 Republic of China in advancing the digital transformation of legislative institutions across Nigerian states.
Ogundoyin made the call while receiving, on a courtesy visit, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Yu Dunhai, at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the 36 state assemblies under the Conference of Speakers, the Chairman expressed appreciation to the Ambassador for the warm reception and extended goodwill from all Nigerian state legislatures.
He highlighted key areas of potential collaboration with China, including legislative capacity building, digital governance infrastructure, education and technology exchange, and strategic investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and SMEs.
鈥淚n line with global best practices, we are keen on fully digitizing legislative processes at the sub-national level in Nigeria to enhance transparency, citizen participation, and institutional efficiency. Our vision is to build smart, responsive and transparent legislative institutios that meet today鈥檚 digital demands. China鈥檚 expertise in e-governance and legislative innovation presents a valuable opportunity for us to learn and adapt,鈥 Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin said.
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He further expressed interest in leveraging China鈥檚 experience in legislative drafting, committee systems, and development-focused policy frameworks to strengthen Nigeria鈥檚 lawmaking institutions.
The Speaker also called for educational exchange programmes, scholarships, and technology transfer opportunities for Nigerian youths to build capacity and foster innovation.
Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin reaffirmed the Conference鈥檚 commitment to continuous engagement and partnership for national growth and development.
In his response, Ambassador Yu Dunhai welcomed the initiative and commended the Conference of Speakers for its developmental drive.
He assured of the Chinese government鈥檚 willingness to explore mutual areas of cooperation that would further strengthen China-Nigeria bilateral relations, especially at the sub-national level.
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