2010-08-25 16:44

LAGOS - The Chinese telecommunications giant Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation (ZTE) will strengthen cooperation with its partners and expand its market in Nigeria, a ZTE manager said Tuesday.

Han Guoqing, the general manager of ZTE's subsidiary company in Nigeria, told Xinhua that as a country with the largest population in Africa, Nigeria would be the key for ZTE's business in Africa in the next three to five years.

The Nigerian subsidiary company was established in 1999 and has strategic cooperation with all GSM and CDMA operators there, Han said, adding that his company has played an important role in helping Nigeria develop its own telecommunication market and create jobs.

From Monday to Wednesday a promoting meeting will be held to enhance ZTE's cooperation with local telecommunication operators.

Russel Osi, a manager from Bharti Airtel, one of the local operators, said it is possible to cooperate with ZTE as ZTE's wireless products are very competitive.

ZTE is a provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. It delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries.