Nigerian traders seek China’s support for cataract outreach, AI training

 

The Made in China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos for support for cataract treatment, artificial intelligence training, scholarships and participation in major trade exhibitions in China.

The association made the request in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Chinese Consul-General in Lagos, Mrs Yan Yuqing.

The association in the letter dated Monday, August 17, said the request followed its executives’ participation in a Bamboo and Rattan Seminar organised by Chinese authorities.

Adigun appealed to the Consulate, “to support or facilitate a cataract treatment outreach for less privileged residents within its area of jurisdiction in Lagos”.

According to him, the initiative would restore sight to vulnerable people who could not afford surgery and improve their quality of life.

He said the association was prepared to work with the Consulate to identify beneficiaries and coordinate the medical outreach.

The traders also requested that qualified members of the association “be considered for the Chinese Government’s plan to train 5,000 Nigerians in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies”.