On June 22, 2026, the delivery ceremony of the satellite city water supply project in the Nigerian capital was successfully held. The project is constructed by China Overseas Land Nigeria Limited, laying a new water supply network with a total length of nearly 400 kilometers, serving the Buwali and Karu areas, and meeting the clean drinking water needs of about 1 million local residents.

Nigerian Vice President Shettima witnessed the delivery and delivered a speech, pointing out that safe and clean drinking water is directly related to the living standards of the people and has significant implications for the local economic and social development. He expressed gratitude to Chinese enterprises for their efforts in supporting the country's infrastructure and promoting social development. Lv Haiming, Deputy General Manager of China Overseas Nigeria Limited, introduced that Karu Satellite City is one of the fastest-growing areas in the capital region of Nigeria. After the project is put into use, it can effectively improve the living environment of the local people and lay a solid foundation for the steady development of the economy and society in the area. Keywords: Nigeria, China Africa cooperation, water supply projects

In 2024, Nigerian President Tenubu visited China to attend the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation, during which CGCOC signed a letter of intent with the Nigerian Capital District Government on cooperation in the satellite city water supply project. After the project was implemented, it was designated by the Nepalese government as a core infrastructure project to optimize people's livelihood security and fill the gaps in urban supporting facilities.Editor/Gong Ziwei