China has placed visa restrictions on Nigerians pending when the Coronavirus ravaging the country was contained.

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, on Monday said the embassy had stopped the issuance of visas to Nigerians.

The ambassador said China was concerned about the health of other nationals visiting China and has taken the measure to protect them.

“Life comes first. The Chinese Government is committed to safeguarding the lives and health of the Chinese people.

“We will, in a responsible manner, safeguard the life of every foreign national in China and address their legitimate concerns in a timely manner.

“We will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the international community and work hand in hand for the epidemic prevention and control,” he said.

He also advised other countries to adopt a responsible attitude, work together to combat the virus, and avoid overreaction that might result in more negative spillover effects.

He added that a total of 60 Nigerians were living in Wuhan city where the virus broke out from, adding that no Nigerian in China had been infected.

Zhou said that the authorities were maintaining regular communication with them in case of any need for assistance.

“And 21,558 people were suspected of being infected in the Chinese mainland according to China’s National Health Commission.

“A total number of 361 people have died of the disease while 475 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery."

He said that an increase in the number of deaths was recorded because of the newness of the virus, which had been subjected to research.

He added that scientists were still working hard to come up with the drug for the treatment of the disease.

According to the ambassador, China has built a nationwide prevention and control system with special focus on Wuhan and Hubei.

He said that a 1000-bed makeshift hospital was built in Wuhan within nine days in Wuhan to contain the virus.

Zhou expressed confidence that the country’s economy and trade cooperation with the world would remain strong.

He expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Government for its show of support to the people of China.

ThiagoKid:
I Thought buhari said he is standing with china nah....

Larryfest:
What's the reason for this again

Davash222:

Which leg e wan take use stand
Those old, dilapidated, chewing stick legs??

The ambassador said China was concerned about the health of other nationals visiting China and has taken the measure to protect them.

“Life comes first. The Chinese Government is committed to safeguarding the lives and health of the Chinese people.

Queenzzy:
damn *throws up*

He added that a total of 60 Nigerians were living in Wuhan city where the virus broke out from, adding that no Nigerian in China had been infected.

Whiteangel1234:
chain Buhari don finish us ooh

Jack500:
See some dumb head above me that their fingers is faster than their brain, the visa ban is because of the coronavirus, or u people want go China now?

They should keep their coronavisa for now.

Shibaraba:
They can take their visa and stuff into a place light does not see in their body.
Everyone just dey ban Nigeria. Baba His how we go take know say you Don ban us from heaven too? I no want come heaven come see say them Don ban us ooo. Make I know now so all the bad things Wey I wan do make I kuku dey do am dey go.

I'll start from that my neighbor Pikin Wey dey like to come charge phone anytime I on Gen

helinues:
Something our government should have done first.
So China are banning Nigeria with Coronavirus free from entering their country while China the epicenter of the virus are allowed to enter Nigeria
Nigeria my country

Shibaraba:
They can take their visa and stuff into a place light does not see in their body.
Everyone just dey ban Nigeria. Baba His how we go take know say you Don ban us from heaven too? I no want come heaven come see say them Don ban us ooo. Make I know now so all the bad things Wey I wan do make I kuku dey do am dey go.

I'll start from that my neighbor Pikin Wey dey like to come charge phone anytime I on Gen

Larryfest:
What's the reason for this again

ThiagoKid:
I Thought buhari said he is standing with china nah....

bigiyaro:
hehehehe! I hope all this visa bans will affect bubu too! waiting for Britain, France, Russia and Saudi...... nahhh Saudi can't loose money from hajj.
but bubu is seriously working o.....to isolate naija.

godliman:
It remains EU now buhari welldone

Shibaraba:
They can take their visa and stuff into a place light does not see in their body.
Everyone just dey ban Nigeria. Baba His how we go take know say you Don ban us from heaven too? I no want come heaven come see say them Don ban us ooo. Make I know now so all the bad things Wey I wan do make I kuku dey do am dey go.

I'll start from that my neighbor Pikin Wey dey like to come charge phone anytime I on Gen