The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has debunked some media reports that a huge sum of money was paid by a Chinese construction company operating in Nigeria to secure the release of a kidnapped Chinese construction worker who was released recently by his adopters in Ekiti state.
A release made available to the press expressed displeasure over the public dissemination and circulation of such unverified misinformation which it observed amounts to an “acquiescence towards such felony” capable of “posing severe potential security risks towards the Chinese business community and rendering grave threat towards every single diligent Chinese expatriate and other foreign nationals living in Nigeria”.
It further noted that such unverified and sensational report is capable of tarnishing the reputation of Nigeria business environment, causing great panic and hesitation among potential foreign investors.
“The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce hereby calls for serious attention from our media friends towards this issue and has full confidence that it would be addressed appropriately. The Chamber and all Chinese enterprises in Nigeria remain committed to building Nigeria and sharing future with Nigeria. At the same time , it is devoted in maintaining cordial and ever- lasting relations with Nigeria media”. the statement read
