FG silent on alleged China terrorism funding in Nigeria
The Nigerian Government has yet to comment on the revelation that China allegedly fuels terrorism in the country. China is one of Nigeria’s major development partners and continues to funnel bi-lateral loans to financing infrastructure projects, including railway construction, in the country.
Responding to the allegation, published by UK-based newspaper, The Times, China denies it bribes terrorists operating in the country to enable it access to minerals.
In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria called the revelation as “unverified, unclear and unproven information, to which we have to express our strong dissatisfaction and objection.”
It added, “The Chinese government, as well as the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, have always encouraged and urged the Chinese companies and nationals in Nigeria to abide by the laws and regulations of Nigeria, and to implement the local rules and guidance on labour, environment, health and safety, etc, and would continue their efforts in this regard,” the statement added.
“The Chinese government was and would never be involved in any form of funding terrorism.
“The allegations contained in the report were totally irresponsible and unethical, and the intention of the report is seriously questioned.
the well-being of the two peoples. We will continue to work with the Nigerian government to promote development and address security issues.
“For the past decades, the bilateral cooperation between China and Nigeria has brought tangible benefits to our bilateral ties and
“We welcome international partners to join our efforts in good faith, but would reject any intention or action that would smear our cooperation.”
- Report By Fola Ademosu
