Chinese ambassador meets Ribadu, pledges support for Nigeria’s stability

Yu Dunhai, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, says China will continue to support Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. Dunhai made the comment after meeting with Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA). The Chinese ambassador said the Asian country “firmly supports” the Nigerian government in its developmental plans that “fits Nigeria’s national realities”. Dunhai said […]

Yu Dunhai, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, says China will continue to support Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.

Dunhai made the comment after meeting with Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA).

The Chinese ambassador said the Asian country “firmly supports” the Nigerian government in its developmental plans that “fits Nigeria’s national realities”.

“As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities,” the ambassador said.

“We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanction and use of force.

Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, warned against interference in Nigeria’s affairs.

On Saturday, Trump asked the US department of war to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria.

Trump warned the Nigerian government to act fast to end the “killing of Christians” in the country.

Trump had redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern (CPC)” over claims of Christian genocide in the country.

Prior to Trump’s comments, some US lawmakers had asked Marco Rubio, secretary of state, to take decisive diplomatic action against the Nigerian government over what they described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians”.

The Nigerian government has repeatedly denied claims of Christian genocide in the country.