Dr. Bukola Saraki on Saturday (June 19th, 2010) met with the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Rong Yansang, in Ilorin, the state capital. At the meeting Dr. Saraki Mr. Rong Yansang, in Ilorin, the state capital, Saraki said he would ensure speedy establishment of a relationship between the Kwara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA1) and the Chinese Government to enhance standard of the living of the people.

The governor assured would-be investors from China of government’s support.

Yansang praised the governor for his performance. Noting that investment was pivot to accelerated socio-economic transformation of any state, he described Kwara as a peaceful environment with prospective business future.

Yansang promised to invite more Chinese investors to the state to take part in project development.
The purpose of the visit was to promote economic and trade cooperation

This is further goes to underscores the growing presence of China in the country and Africa at large.