FG states stand on treatment of Nigerians in China

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has stated that the Federal Government will protect its citizens living abroad.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa stated this in reaction to the treatment meted out to Nigerians living in China.

She also revealed that the affected Nigerians have been attended to by the Nigerian mission in China.

”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.”