Muhammed said Nigeria could adapt lessons from China’s use of science and technology to improve agricultural productivity in areas affected by water shortages and degraded land. Muhammed said the proposed partnership would involve Nigerian and Chinese ministries, research institutions, universities and industries, with practical areas including sustainable agriculture, water management, agro-processing and scientific research. He also said Nigeria would seek to expand scholarships and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) training for Nigerian scientists in Chinese universities, particularly in sustainable agriculture and water management. The government also wants Chinese technology transfer to improve agro-processing and increase the share of value-added agricultural products exported to international markets. The initiative comes as Nigeria and China mark 55 years of diplomatic relations.