Gundu said some Chinese investors declared their interest in the sector when they recently visited the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.According to Gundu, the Chinese delegation included Mr Shouhua Jin, Director, Capital Operation, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited and Mr Chen Xiaoxing, Director/Vice President, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.
He quoted Jin as saying that the China Railway Construction Corporation had been in existence since 1947 and had been into construction of transport infrastructure, real estate management, mineral development and designing of various steel works.
According to Jin, "we are in the country to gather more information on Nigeria's Mines and Steel Sector to facilitate our investment plans. The determination of the Chinese government to invest in the country is for the mutual benefit of the two nations."
Alhaji Suleiman Kassim, Permanent Secretary, Mines and Steel Development, who received the delegation, assured them of Nigeria's willingness to partner with China to develop the mines and steel sector.
"The partnership will bring about positive results by moving Nigeria forward and the investors will get value for their investment, " Gundu quoted Kassim as saying.
He said that Nigeria would gain a lot from the technology and expertise of China through the partnership.
According to Gundu, the Chinese investors will visit Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and the National Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe both in Kogi State. (NAN)

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