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Health News of Sunday, 2 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Coronavirus: Nigeria pledges to stand by China

Coronavirus Coronavirus

Nigerian has chosen to stand by China following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country's commercial centre, Wuhan.

President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) extended his good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People's Republic of China during this trying time, noting that they have been really supportive of Africa's growth.

"China's efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have been exemplary, as well as the country's collaboration with international agencies and other countries on the matter/

"President Buhari notes that China has been exceptionally supportive of Nigeria and Africa, and even more so in recent years; therefore, it is important to let China know that Nigeria and her citizens are also standing by them during this outbreak.

"With all the efforts being put in, we know that it is only a matter of time before this nightmare passes," the statement read.



Buhari also thanked Nigerians for their hospitality towards the Chinese nationals in the spate of the ongoing health crisis