On Sept.18th ,Mr.Zhang Xianghai ,the GM of Nigerian Yongxing Steel company attended the welcoming gala held by general association of fujianese in Nigerian, co-organized by Huaxing entertainment organization, so as to celebrate the 70 anniversary of the foundation of PRC,as well as to welcome the visiting of overseas federation of Fujian.
Mr.Chen Sihai ,the vice chairman of Chinese overseas federation and chairman of association of fujianese.Mr.Guan Zhongqi, the Vice consul-general of Chinese consulate general in Lagos,Mr.Chen Xiao ,the director of association of fujianese,,Mr.Zheng Xusheng,the president of general association of fujianese in Nigerian,Mr.Chen Guang,the chairman of fund for aiding Chinese in lagos;Mr,Devin Obasegi ,the governor of Edo state Nigeria,Mr.Ni Mengxiao,the president of association of Chinese enterprises and trade issue in Nigeria and director of Huaxing entertainment organization, Mrs.Wang yongjing, the president of Confucius institution of Lagos university and the other distiguished guests presented this gala.
Mr. Zhang Xianghai ,the GM of Nigerian yongxing Steel company gave a speech during in the celebration.He introduced Yongxing steel company basically and briefly.expressed his hearty and warm welcome to the president Mr.Chen Sihai ,Vice chairman of Chinese overseas federation who paid a visit to Nigeria and gave kindly concern to the overseas companies. He said “Chinese overseas federation is the mother home of all the overseas Chinese,concerns and loves all the overseas Chinese,keeps its duty of helping overseas Chinese ,and also carries it out by actions all the time.this visit shows acceptance and gives encouragement to fujianese in Nigerian,as well as brings the kindness and warmth to overseas Chinese”
Meanwhile,Mr. Zhang Xianghai also expressed his hearty thanks to Mr. Guan Zhongqi, the Vice consul-general、Mr,Devin Obasegi ,the governor of Edo state and other Chinese and Nigerian government officers for their generous supports and care.He said:“overseas companies can not last without supportive policies from Chinese government and without the concerns and care from the Chinese government officers, also can not develop without the support and concerns from the local government and residents. Nigerian Yongxing Steel company always has been feeling warmly because of the acceptance and contribution from the local government and residents, has been working on repaying them for their kindness and being a company that is willing to fulfilling its duty to the local society by means of building roads ,making wells,starting markets for some communities,by funding some students from poverty family.what’s more,a comprehensive school is expected ,supporting by consulate General and donated by yongxing steel company ,which represent the friendship between China and Nigeria,will greatly promoting the local education.”
Again,Mr. Zhang Xianghai said his sincere grateful words to the Chinese embassy in Nigeria,and the consulate general, also the governor of EDO state.Also,he said,“he feel proud of the Chinese promising development which is the root of confidence of all the overseas companies.At the time of mother country birthday of 70th ,I wish our country develop quickly,our people live happily and decently,the friendship between Nigeria and Chinese strengthen greatly.
The evening gala opened with a show of Chinese traditional art -lion dancing,then followed a drum dance performed by Nigeria artists, kongfu show ,Nigerian folk dance,the chorus my heart belonging to China.all these activities presented the fruit of Chinese -Nigeria cultural exchange.At the end,all guests enjoyed the Chinese chorus-being the champion only by getting through against difficulties,which made the gala to highest.All the guests shared their affections for their the only and great hometown.and expressed their best wishes to their shared country.