CORONAVIRUS:  NIGERIANS IN CHINA THANK FG

Sequel to the various interventions of the
Federal Government to the welfare of Nigerians in China since the
outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus, the Nigerians in Diaspora
Organization (NIDO) China has sent in an appreciation letter to thank
President Muhammadu Buhari.

The appreciation letter signed by the acting President of NIDO China,
Barr. Justina Obaoye Ajala was sent to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on
Wednesday.

“On behalf of NIDO China, we will like to appreciate the Government of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Embassy of Federal Republic of
Nigeria in China for the immense support and encouragement during the
outbreak of the novel corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) which originated in
Wuhan, China.

“We want to use this opportunity to appreciate the Federal Republic of
Nigeria under the leadership of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari for the
generous financial support of the sum of 235,000 RMB provided for
Nigerians in Wuhan.

“We sincerely appreciate you and your team NiDCOM in collaboration with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Federal Republic of
Nigeria in China for the role played in facilitating the financial
support.

” We really value your dedication and commitment towards Nigerians in
Diaspora. The timely financial support is crucial it will make a
difference and go a long way in ameliorating the situation of Nigerians
in Wuhan who are at the epidemic center.

” While we welcome the good news of the receding number of deaths and
newer cases of the COVID-19, we will continue to adhere to precautionary
measures recommended by the Chinese government to curtail the spread of
the virus.

We are confident and believe this deadly virus will be eliminated
completely soon as the Chinese government is working tirelessly. “, the
one-page letter said.

It will be recalled that various pro-active interventions coordinated by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with other Governmental Agencies was
lined up to ensure that Nigerians in China, especially those in Wuhan
are protected from the dreaded  coronavirus disease.