The Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to protect Nigerians wherever they are.
She asked the Chinese authorities not to make discriminatory laws against Nigerians living in that country.
Dabiri-Erewa said this against the backdrop of the alleged maltreatment of Nigerians in Guangzhou by Chinese officials.
This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday, by the Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
It said that the Nigerians allegedly evicted from their homes and hotels by the Chinese police had reported to the Nigerian mission in Guangzhou and met with the Head of Chancery, Mr Lawan, on the advice of the NIDCOM chairman.
The statement noted, “Series of meetings have been held between Nigerian officials and Chinese officials to resolve the impasse, while the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama has also met with the Chinese Ambassador in Nigeria on the issue.
“While we expect Nigerians to obey laws of other countries, especially in these trying times, we also ask the Chinese authorities not to make their laws discriminatory, as consultations continue between both countries to find an amicable solution to the issues at hand.”
