Nigeria and China are strengthening their cultural bonds through martial arts, specifically ‘Wushu’, as part of efforts to enhance people-to-people connections and youth development.
The 2026 China-Nigeria ‘Wushu’ Cultural Exchange and Chinese New Year Celebration in Abuja showcased the growing partnership.
According to the President of the Nigerian Wushu and Kung Fu Association, Eric Ni, represented by the North Central Zonal Representative, Sesan Adeboyejo, Wushu Cultural Exchange symbolises the deep friendship, mutual respect and shared commitment to cultural excellence between the two countries
Ni noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for youth and sports, which recognises sports as one of Nigeria’s strongest national brands, an economic strategy and a driver of job creation, tourism, investment and global influence.
According to him, the vision for expanding Wushu across Nigeria has taken root, noting that the North Central Zone, with its rich diversity and enthusiastic youth population, has embraced the sport with remarkable passion.
He called for greater partnership and sponsorship from Chinese companies operating in Nigeria, stressing that the growth of Wushu, especially in underserved communities in the North Central Zone, requires sustained investment and institutional support.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
