The Chinese contribution to Nigeria’s anti-Coronavirus fight has been boosted with another N48 million by the China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Boss Mustapha noted that China has contributed immensely to Nigeria’s development.
Mustapha, who was represented by National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, thanked the Chinese Government and its companies in Nigeria for supporting the government.
A statement by the Director of Information in the Office of the SGF, Willie Bassey, said Nigeria has strong business ties with China, particularly in infrastructural development.
He said: “China has contributed immensely to the infrastructural development of our country, as well as the human development sector. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major concern for the world. It has become a global pandemic; thousands have died; 2.5 million infected and our country men at risk of infection.”
“COVID-19 is the most important public health emergency of our time and therefore requires all hands to be on deck to effectively combat the pandemic.”
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Zhou Pingjian, who noted that China and Nigeria are allies in the fight against COVID-19, said: “To defeat the virus, solidarity and cooperation is our most potent weapon. China will never forget the invaluable support it received from Nigeria, including those who chose to remain in Wuhan, or other parts of China, at the most demanding stage of its outbreak response.”
According to him, China would continue to partner with Nigeria and stand as its friend, particularly in this difficult time.
Pingjian thanked the Federal Government and the Presidential Task Force for their dedication, professionalism and tireless work in fighting COVID-19.
President of the General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria YE Shuijin, who donated the money on behalf of the 160 member-companies and workers in Nigeria, noted that Nigeria and Chinese have carried out multiple bilateral cooperation to fight the pandemic.
He hailed the rapid response of the Federal Government, the PTF, professional efforts of the medical staff, and cooperation of the people which have enabled 197 patients to recover.
