Editor’s note: Edo state Chinese chamber of commerce, consisting of the Chinese enterprise alliance of Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company、Time Ceramics 、Rongsheng Glass、Rongtai Aluminum Industry、Rongtai Wood Industry etc, founded 70 million naira worth of Christmas supplies at the beginning of the establishment and brought people in need joy in Edo state. The chamber of commerce chairman Mr Xianghai Zhang, executive vice president Mr Shiyao Lu、director Mr Jianqun Xie and Mr Gang Lei、secretary Yu Sun and representatives of other donors participated in the donation ceremony.

On the 21st of December 2022, with Christmas just around the corner, in order to let all the people with economic difficulties in the state spend a merry and peaceful Christmas,  on behalf of the various Chinese enterprises and individuals in Edo state, the newly established Chinese chamber of commerce actively encouraged its enterprise membership to raise 70m naira worth of Christmas supplies and sent people in need of festival care and Christmas joy. The donated supplies are local festival staple foods，mainly including rice、instant noodles、white beans and tomato sauce.

he Edo state government held a grand reception ceremony. At the donation reception ceremony, Mr. Yu Sun, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, delivered a speech in English on behalf of Mr. Xianghai Zhang , President of the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce thanked the state government for the donation reception ceremony, as well as the governor of the state and the state government for their support to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese enterprises. The governor's good management and safe investment environment and the kind and friendly people have attracted more and more Chinese companies to invest and start business in the state.

At the same time, Chinese enterprises, as the important participants in the construction of Edo state and Nigeria, have not only vigorously developed the economy of Edo state,and but also created plenty of local job opportunities.

Chinese enterprises will also continue to work hard to promote the economic construction of Edo state to make more and greater achievements! Finally, the Chamber of Commerce sincerely wished that under the leadership of the Governor, the state of Edo will be better and better, the development of enterprises will be stronger and stronger, and encouraged everyone to work together to build a better Edo state! And it also expressed Christmas greetings to the people of Edo!

Mr. Osarodion Ogie, Special Representative of the Governor of Edo State and Secretary-General of Edo State, first of all expressed his deep gratitude to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the donation of materials and to the donor companys, Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company, Times Ceramics,  Rongsheng Glass, Rongtai Aluminum Industry, and Rongtai Wood Industry, and expressed his gratitude for the selfless donations and expressed his holiday greetings to Chinese enterprises. He said that Edo State is located in the transportation hub of southern Nigeria, and there are many enterprises that have set up companies here. Chinese-funded enterprises have set a good example in promoting local employment and fulfilling social responsibilities. Hereby, on behalf of the governor and the state government, he expressed his gratitude for the contributions and changes that Chinese enterprises have brought to the state, and the state government will continue to provide a safe and friendly investment and business environment for Chinese enterprises in the state. At the same time, he called on more enterprises and individuals to participate in the help work in Edo State, so that the less fortunate people can also have a happy Christmas.

After the donation reception ceremony, Mr. Osarodion Ogie, Secretary of the Governor, Mr. Xianghai Zhang, President of the Edo State Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Shiyao Lu, Executive Vice President, Mr. Jianqun Xie and Mr. Gang Lei, Directors, successfully completed the inspection of the donated items.

Editorial postscript: at present, there are many Chinese enterprises in Edo state, so it is particularly necessary to form an organized and coordinated Chinese organization group. Therefore, Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company led Chinese enterprises in the leading state to set up the Edo State Chinese Chamber of Commerce in order to rally the strength of Chinese in the state, strengthen the information interaction and security linkage of Chinese groups in Edo state, establish a good image of Chinese, promote local economic development and promote the exchange of Chinese and Nigerian culture. Today, the material donation of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Edo State is a manifestation of supporting the development of the state and loving the people of the state, which forcefully interprets the original intention of the Chamber of Commerce. In the later stage, Edo State Chinese Chamber of Commerce will continue to play its role in contributing Chinese power to the local economic development and transmitting the positive energy of the Chinese through practical actions.

Members of this donation are:

Nigeria Yongxing Steel Co., Ltd. 30 million,

Nigeria Times Ceramics Co., Ltd. 10 million

Nigeria Rongsheng Glass Co., Ltd. 10 million,

Nigeria Rongtai Aluminum Co., Ltd. 10 million

Nigeria Rongtai Wood Industry Co., ltd. 10 million.