President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria stands by China during its trying period against the background of the spread of coronavirus.
He made the declaration as he extended his good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People’s Republic of China over the virus.
He described China’s efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus as well as the country’s collaboration with international agencies and other countries on the matter as exemplary.
Buhari noted that China had been exceptionally supportive of Nigeria and Africa, especially in recent years.
He said it was important, therefore, to let China know that Nigeria and her citizens were also standing by them during the outbreak.
He said with all the efforts being put in, it was only a matter of time before the nightmare came to an end.
Buhari used the opportunity to thank Nigerians for their hospitality towards the Chinese nationals in Nigeria, and for not letting the coronavirus outbreak create any disturbance or disrupt the peaceful coexistence.
He prayed that God would comfort the Chinese and others who had already lost family members and loved ones to the disease.
