May 15, 2026

Nigeria reacts to allegations of maltreatment of citizens in China

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to allegations of maltreatment of Nigerians in China.

On Wednesday, reports had surfaced on social media stating that Nigerians in Guangzhou are being maltreated by authorities.

According to reports, the issue is surrounded around the coronavirus pandemic.

However, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday disclosed that he “invited the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian” to address the matter.

He posted through his official Twitter handle: “Invited the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian to communicate the Nigerian Government’s extreme concern at allegations of maltreatment of Nigerians in Guangzhou, #China and called for immediate Chinese Government intervention.”

Google News

Stay connected via Google.

Add Okay News as a preferred source for faster follow-through coverage.

Preferred sourceAdd on Google
Advertisement

About the author

Advertisement
Stay with Okay News

Follow the report beyond this story

Follow Okay News across the channels and tools you use most.

ChannelFollow on WhatsAppDirect story alerts, sharper updates, and easier sharing with your circle.Preferred sourceAdd on GoogleFollow Okay News updates across Google surfaces.Visual briefingsFollow on InstagramVisual updates, clips, and newsroom highlights.Reader appGet the appRead Okay News on your mobile device.