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Nigerian envoy advises Africans against exporting fake products from China

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3 years ago

January 22, 2024

The African business community in Yiwu, Zhejiang province of China has been advised to shun the idea of collaborating with evil persons in exporting fake, expired, and sub-standard goods and products from China to Africa.

This was contained in a release by Nigeria’s Consulate Office in Shanghai, China.

The Consul General of Nigeria’s Consulate office in Shanghai, Chimezie Okeoma Ogu, advised in his remark as a guest of honor during the end-of-the-year ceremony by the African community in Yiwu.

The Nigeria Consul General stated that such acts contribute to the destruction of African markets and economy, as well as jeopardize the life and health of African people.

Furthermore, Ogu encouraged the African community in Yiwu to learn and adopt the best practices and experiences in their host city in China and to ensure that quality and best products are exported to their African countries, thereby contributing to developing the respective economy.

The Consul General also encourages them to exhibit exemplary character in Australia be good ambassadors in their host city and as representatives of African cultures. According to Mr . Ogu, they are the mirror that reflects the quality and the level of African human development in their various places of business in China.

He also tasked Africans in Yiwu China to live harmoniously in the city as a wish for well and success in 2024.

The occasion offered an opportunity for the Nigerian representatives in Shanghai to convince a meeting of Nigerians doing business in Yiwu on a sideline of the event.

During the meeting, the envoy further frowned on the issue of exporting fake and substandard goods and products from the host city to Nigeria. According to him, the evil practice is wicked and a disservice to God and humanity.

In this same vein, Ogu has called upon the government of the People’s Republic of China to reconsider the high tariff imposed on agricultural export products to China.

He made this call during the global digital expo conference in Hangzhou, in Zhejiang province.

This was in response to the question of the inability of Nigeria to export and trade agricultural produce from Nigeria to China.

Ogu stated that Nigeria is disadvantaged because the Chinese authority classifies Nigeria as a developed economy and imposes more than two-digit taxation on goods and products from the country.

He canvassed that this regime of tariff should be revisited by the Chinese central government in Beijing to allow Nigerian businessmen and their Chinese partners to participate in the new Chinese global digital economic promotion.

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Ochei to Ndokwa: “Your Gas Must Light Your Homes and Create Jobs — Not Just Enrich Outsiders”

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5 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Elumelu Felix

Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, the NDC Delta North Senatorial Candidate, led a delegation of party candidates on consultation visits to traditional rulers and institutions in Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms on Friday, 23 October 2026.

The delegation first met with the Obi Ndu Eze Council of Chiefs in Utagba-Ogbe, where Ochei outlined his vision for the development of Ndokwa Nation.

He expressed concern that communities endowed with substantial natural gas deposits continue to face inadequate electricity supply. Drawing on his background as a power engineer, he explained how the Okpai Power Plant could be leveraged as part of efforts to improve power supply across Delta North.

Ochei also called on the people to hold prospective representatives accountable by examining their previous performance and stated plans. He referenced his record as a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, during which he facilitated constituency projects and oversaw the renovation of the Assembly complex.

Other members of the delegation included Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (Overdo), Engr. Edwin Nzei (NDC candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency), the party’s candidate for Ndokwa West State Constituency, and NDC Delta North chairman Hon. Aaron Udoka Ebenuwa.

The team later proceeded in a procession to the palace of HRM Isaac Obi, the Oduosa I of Utagba-Ogbe. The visit drew public attention, with residents gathering along streets, shops, and market areas in Kwale.

At the palace, Ochei paid respects to the monarch and recalled the passage of the Anti-Kidnapping law during his tenure as Speaker as evidence of his capacity to deliver results. The traditional ruler, accompanied by his council, received the candidates, offered prayers for their aspirations, and urged them to remain committed to the development of Ndokwa Nation.

The consultation continued at Emu Kingdom, where the delegation was warmly received. Ochei assured residents of his commitment to promoting development through effective legislative representation. He stressed that reliable electricity must be prioritised, noting that improved power supply could stimulate businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and unlock local economic potential.

HRM Johnson Ekpechi, the Obueweh of Emu Kingdom, expressed support for the candidates’ development agenda, which he said aligns with broader calls for Nigeria to shift from a consumption-driven economy toward one focused on production and value creation.

The visits to Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms highlighted electricity, infrastructure, economic transformation, and purposeful representation as priorities for Ndokwa Nation.

Ochei maintained that the region’s natural resources should translate into tangible benefits for its people through policies that support industrialisation, empower young people, and raise living standards.

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