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Lingyun Xiang was appointed Financial and Economic Advisor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Professor Lingyun Xiang appointed Financial and Economic Advisor to Nigeria, promoting China-Nigeria economic ties.
Beijing, China, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On May 15, 2024, on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and China, Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, OFR, the Minister of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in China, has appointed Professor Lingyun Xiang, an economist based in the United States, as Financial and Economic Advisor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This appointment was made in recognition of Professor Xiang’s efforts in promoting economic and trade exchanges and development between the two countries.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria, located in southeastern West Africa, has a land area of 923,768 square kilometers and a population of 227 million (as of 2024). With more than 250 ethnic groups. Abuja is the capital and the country is divided into a Federal Capital Territory and 36 states. Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa and the sixth largest oil exporter in the world. It is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Group of 77, the World Trade Organization, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. . As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s GDP in 2022 was $477.3 billion, with a GDP per capita of $2,237 and a GDP growth rate of 3.3%.
The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Nigeria established diplomatic relations on February 10, 1971. Since then, bilateral relations have developed smoothly. In 2005, the heads of state of China and Nigeria reached a consensus on establishing a strategic partnership. In 2009, the two countries held their first strategic dialogue.
Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, OFR, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu, extended his congratulations and gratitude to Professor Lingyun Xiang on his appointment as the new Financial and Economic Advisor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Professor Lingyun Xiang, Financial and Economic Advisor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Royal Society of St. George, Recipient of the King’s Order of Merit, Life Member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Life Member Full-time Professor at the University of European Union, Lifetime Professor (PhD Supervisor) at National University of Maryland, Distinguished Professor at Peking University, Guest Professor at Peking Union University School of Applied Science and Technology, Visiting Professor at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, international accountant (FAIA), international certified public accountant (IAAP), certified legal accountant (FCPA), senior public accountant (FIPA) of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), a senior financial accountant (FFA FIPA) of the Institute of Financial Accountants ( IFA) and Internationally Certified Internet Financial Manager (ICIFM).
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He is also special economic advisor to the Central African Republic, chief economic advisor to the Republic of Haiti, special economic advisor to the Republic of Liberia, special economic advisor to the Republic of Zimbabwe, special financial and economic advisor to the Republic of Madagascar. , Financial and Economic Advisor of the Republic of North Macedonia, Chief Financial and Economic Advisor of the Republic of Ghana, Envoy for Economic and Cultural Exchange in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Ambassador for International Public Welfare and Charity of the Republic of Mali, and honorary member of the China Organizing Committee for the 35th United Nations International Science and Peace Week, Economic Advisor to the Danzhai County Government, and Expert Advisor to the Standing Committee of the Jiaozuo Municipal People’s Congress.
He is the author of several books published in the country and abroad, including The future of ChatGPT has arrived, The Path of the Metaverse, The Logic of Blockchain, A Practical Guide to Equity Incentives, Private Equity Investment Solutions, Blockchain: a technological revolution that strengthens the real economy, Winning Financing – Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Businesses, Global Visual Economy, Industrial Economy, International Trade and Economic Management, Logistics and Warehouse Management and E-commerce, Investment Risk and Operations Managementetc.
Company: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Beijing
Contact person: Israel Ishaku Kapio Minister (Public Communication and Education)
Email: nigeria.Beijing@foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Website:https://beijing.foreignaffairs.gov.ng/
City: 2, Dong Wu Jie San Li Tun Chaoyang District Beijing, 100600 People’s Republic of China
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