Following the report about the recent maltreatment of Nigerians in China, the Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has re-emphasized the resolve of the Federal Government’s to protect all citizens in diaspora.
The Chairman of NIDCOM made this known to the public in a statement issued yesterday by its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that an incident had forced Nigerians to organize a protest on the streets of Guangzhou, China and the organizers were advised to report to Nigeria’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.”
