Covid-19: Update on Nigerians in China

Abuja, April 10, 2020: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians
in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reiterated the resolve of the
Federal Government to ensure the protection of all Nigerians wherever
they are.

This is contained in a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media
and Public Relations Unit, NIDCOM in Abuja.

Recalling that after advising Nigerians protesting on the streets of
Guangzhou, China to report to the mission in Ghuanzhou,rather than
roaming the streets,which they eventually did,they were promptly
attended to by officials of the Nigerian mission, with the Head of
Chancery, Mr Lawan, expressing his displeasure to the Chinese
authorities in no uncertain terms .

Series of meetings have been held between Nigerian officials and Chinese
officials to resolve the impasse, while the Hon. Minister of Foreign
Affairs Mr Geoffrey Onyeama has also met with the Chinese Ambassador in
Nigeria on the issue.

While we expect Nigerians to obey laws of other countries, especially in
these trying times, we also ask the Chinese authorities not to make
their laws discriminatory , as consultations continue between both
countries to find an amicable solution to the issues at hand.

Signed.
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Head, Media and Public Relations Unit