LAGOS, NIGERIA (VISNEWS - MASHOOD OLANIYI)

SV Chinese Vice-Premier Huang Hua down aircraft stops and welcomed by Nigerian Vice-President Dr. Alex Ekwuene, on tarmac at Lagos airport, with other officials
SV Mr. Hua presented with bouquet of flowers by child
SV Mr. Hua and Dr. Ekwuene walking along line of Nigerian officials and talking to them
SV Mr. Hua and Dr. Ekwuene watch dancers in national dress (2 shots)
SV Chinese officials look on as dancing continues
SV Mr. Hua and Dr. Ekwuene leave airport in limousine

Background: INTRODUCTION: Chinese Vice-President Huang Hua led a delegation into Nigeria on Monday (16 November) on the first leg of a five-nation friendship tour to Africa.
SYNOPSIS: Huang Hua and his wife, He Liliang, were greeted on their arrival at Lagos airport by the Nigerian Vice-President, Dr.Alex Ekwueme and other officials.A large crowd was on hand to welcome the Chinese delegation.
Huang Hua spoke with several Nigerian Cabinet Minsters who were part of the official welcoming party.
Also there to greet the Vice-Premier and his delegation were large groups of Nigerian dancers in colourful national dress, who performed native dances.Nigeria's population of more than 70 million people is made up in excess of 250 ethnic and linguistic groups, whose diverse influences contribute to these native dances and costumes.
The Chinese delegation is visiting West Africa at the invitation of the government of Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Senegel and Ghana.
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