Following the outbreak and spread of the deadly Coronovirus disease, the Nigerian Embassy in China has issues strong warnings to Nigerians leaving in China, particularly at the Wuhan district to be more vigilant in the face of the outbreak.
In a statement signed by the Nigerian Embassy in China, Minister/Public Communication, Ambassador Lawal Bappah, he noted that Representatives of all Nigerian associations, such as Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO-China) and the Association of Nigerian Students in China (ANSIC) as well as Nigeria-China Bilateral Education Agreement Scholars Association (BEASA-CHINA) are enjoined to remain calm and abide by all public health announcements and instructions issued from time to time by various Chinese authorities to prevent themselves from the current scourge.
Part of the statement read, “Specifically, Nigerians in Wuhan are strongly advised to keep indoors while restricting their movements and to take all necessary precautions and strictly adhere to all medical precautions and instructions issued by Wuhan Municipal authorities and their respective academic institutions. They should also avoid crowded and closed areas as well as close contact with people who might likely be carriers of the dreaded virus. They should always wash their hands and face regularly and maintain personal hygiene and wear surgical masks, especially when stepping out from their respective accommodations.
“As the Lunar New Year holiday is extended, schools closed and movement restricted, Nigerians are advised to equally restrict their movements and ensure cleanliness and to use face masks whenever the need arises to guard against the spread of the disease.
Never the less, the Nigerian Embassy expressed confidence in the extensive measures adopted by the Chinese authorities to curb the spread of the virus, while also praying and hoping that the scourge will soon be brought under control.
The statement concluded by saying, “The Embassy wishes to reassure all Nigerians in China of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s resolve and commitment to ensuring their safety in the face of the current global epidemic. The Embassy will continue to closely monitor the situation and keep Nigerians updated as necessary. Nigerians are also requested to maintain regular contact with the Embassy through the undersigned as well as the following officers and to apprise the Embassy of any developments as they unfold.
i. Mr. Austine Ndubisi Ekeayanwu (Minister Consular & Immigration) Tel: 15010266280
ii. Mrs. Ayo Luther-Ogbomode (Minister/Political) Tel: 13716244174
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