China: Federal Government Speaks On Its Plan For Maltreated Nigerians

The Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has restated that the Federal Government is ready to protect all citizens living abroad.

This is coming after the recent report about the maltreatment of Nigerians in China.

Dabiri-Erewa made this known in a statement released through its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Friday.

The Chairman of NIDCOM noted that the incident has seen Nigerians protest on the streets of Guangzhou, China and they were advised to report to the country’s mission.

She said, “I advise Nigerians living abroad to always report issues of concern to appropriate authorities rather than roam the streets.”

“When the incident was reported, the people were promptly attended to by officials of the Nigerian mission with the Head of Chancery, Mr Razaq Lawal expressing his displeasure to the Chinese authorities in no uncertain terms.”

“Lawal said that a series of meetings have been held between Nigerian and Chinese officials to resolve the impasse.”

“We expect Nigerians to obey laws of other countries, especially in these trying times.”

She called on the Chinese authorities not to make their laws discriminatory as consultations continue between both countries toward finding an amicable solution to the issues.