The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the Federal Government is monitoring developments in respect of the outbreak of coronavirus in China and the Embassy in Beijing will ensure that all necessary actions will be taken accordingly.
In a statement signed by the Head of Media and Public Relations of the Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman has advised Nigerians living in China to be wary of the disease as the Nigerian mission in Beijing keeps in touch with those in Wuhan City that is the epicentre of the outbreak.
Dabiri counselled Nigerians in China to stay more indoors to avoid contacting the killer disease.
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She said the warning became imperative as medical persons said there was no specific medication or vaccine so far for the coronavirus.
The NIDCOM boss advised Nigerians to avoid crowded and closed areas as well as avoid close contact with people who are having cold.
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Dabiri-Erewa equally advised Nigerians to avoid eating uncooked meat and animals’ products for now.
She told Nigerians living in China to always wash their hands regularly and maintain personal hygiene.
The NIDCOM Chairman said while some are worried that they may run out of goods and other household stuff as a result of movement restrictions, she assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation.
