Coronavirus Update: Chinese Embassy Suspends Issuance Of Visas To Nigerians

The Chinese embassy has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians until the Coronavirus currently ravaging China is contained.

Zhou Pingjian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China made this revelation on Monday. He said that the embassy had suspended giving out visas to Nigerians which is a move to protect other nationals going into China.

Pingjian said;

“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 nationals in China and address their legitimate concerns promptly.

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

He further stated that a total of 60 Nigerian are in Wuhan where Coronavirus was first reported. He said no Nigerian is infected