China has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a more equitable and inclusive global governance system, emphasizing its intention to deepen cooperation with Nigeria and Africa under the newly introduced Global Governance Initiative, GGI. This commitment was made by Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Dong Hairong, during a seminar in Abuja organized by the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research and the Centre for China Studies.
The Global Governance Initiative, launched by President Xi Jinping on September 1, aims to reform global governance, address historical injustices, and amplify the voice of the Global South in institutions such as the UN Security Council and international financial systems. According to Hairong, the GGI represents another significant contribution by China to global development, joining the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative as the four pillars of China’s vision for a shared future for humanity.
The current international landscape is marked by significant changes and turbulence, with global peace and stability remaining elusive. Against this backdrop, China has expressed its willingness to cooperate with African nations, including Nigeria, to build a more just and equitable global governance system. The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, reiterated his organization’s support for the Global Governance Initiative, emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation between Nigeria and China to achieve mutual growth and strategic collaboration.
Experts have underscored the need for practical implementation and action-oriented collaboration to ensure the success of the Global Governance Initiative. Director of the Centre for China Studies, Charles Onunaiju, stressed that the initiative’s success will depend on turning diplomatic frameworks into concrete outcomes. Similarly, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, highlighted the importance of local leadership and internal reforms in driving Nigeria’s economic transformation, citing China’s success as a model of visionary internal leadership and techno-industrialization.
The Global Governance Initiative has significant implications for Nigeria and Africa, as it seeks to address the region’s concerns and promote a more inclusive global governance system. As Nigeria and China deepen their cooperation under the GGI, the focus will be on translating diplomatic commitments into tangible outcomes that drive economic growth and development in the region.
