According to him, Nigerian literary giants such as Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have gained significant readership in China, while Chinese literary works continue to attract Nigerian audiences. “Partnerships such as this are both timely and invaluable as Nigeria continues to unlock the immense potential of the creative and cultural industries,” he said. He expressed confidence that the CMC-NTA agreement would promote skills development, knowledge exchange and increased international visibility for Nigerian creative talents. He said books, films, poetry, theatre and other creative expressions allow nations to understand one another beyond statistics and official engagements. Participants also watched the Chinese action film Blades of the Guardians as part of activities marking the cultural exchange programme.