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PRESS STATEMENT

COVID-19: UPDATE ON NIGERIANS IN CHINA ABUJA, APRIL 10, 2020:

Hon. @abikedabiri, Chairman/CEO @nidcom_gov has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Govt to ensure the protection of all Nigerians wherever they are.

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

Hon @abikedabiri @idon_akogun @sodiq_boladale @AbdulRasheedAA_ @IncredibleElyon @BoyigaBkay @KhhdijahBamalli @Labky_11 @iyaboawokoya @TheresaTekenah @scarfizal

Recalling that after advising Nigerians protesting on the streets of Guangzhou, China to report to the mission in Ghuanzhou, rather than
roaming the streets,

Hon @abikedabiri @idon_akogun @sodiq_boladale @AbdulRasheedAA_ @iyaboawokoya @TheresaTekenah @scarfizal @IncredibleElyon

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.

Hon @abikedabiri @iyaboawokoya @idon_akogun @sodiq_boladale @scarfizal

Series of meetings have been held between Nigerian officials and Chinese officials to resolve the impasse, while the Hon @NigeriaMFA Mr @GeoffreyOnyeama has also met with the Chinese Ambassador in
Nigeria on the issue.

Hon @abikedabiri @idon_akogun @iyaboawokoya @IncredibleElyon

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

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