By Kayode Araba.
Thus, Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has expressed great concerned over the recent allegations of discrimination against Nigerians, reportedly at a supermarket owned by Chinese nationals in Abuja.
The House Committee on China/Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group, which is undertaking to intervene in the matter, called on Nigerians to remain calm, urging them to allow full fledged investigations into the allegation.
However, this was widely reported on Sunday via a viral video, that a certain Chinese supermarket located at Umaru Ya’Adua road, within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja, was operating a policy which discriminated against Nigerians from patronising the super store.
And, although the Owners of the supermarket denied the discrimination allegations, the Nigerian Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, on Monday, sealed the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket.
Meanwhile, chairman, House Committee on China/Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jnr., while condemning any form of discriminations, also underscores the importance of the mutual relationship that exists between Nigeria and the Republic of China.
Therefore, that’s Nigeria and China share a longstanding relationship characterized by mutual respect, cooperation, and friendship. Over the years, this relationship has been strengthened through various bilateral partnerships, economic collaborations, and cultural exchanges, benefiting both countries immensely.
