Nigeria stands with China in this difficult time, President Buhari declares
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has extended his good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People’s Republic of China during this trying time.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, sent to The DEFENDER.
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, he said.
Shehu added that “President Buhari noted China has been exceptionally supportive of Nigeria and Africa, and even more so in recent years; therefore, that it was 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.
“President Buhari uses this opportunity to thank Nigerians for their hospitality towards the Chinese nationals in our midst, and for not letting the coronavirus outbreak create any disturbance or disrupt the peaceful coexistence between us and them.
“He prays that God will comfort the Chinese and others who have already lost family members and loved ones to the disease,” the statement said.
