The Chinese government has called for unity, solidarity and partnerships among countries in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, made the call at the October 1st Award of China-Nigeria Friendship and Donation Ceremony at the China-Assisted Model Primary School, in Abuja.
Jianchun’s call is coming amidst the travel ban on Nigeria by the United Kingdom and the placing of Nigeria on its red list as a result of the new COVID-19 variant “Omicron” which is described by the World Health Organization as a variant of concern.
He expressed optimism as he said with joint efforts, the final victory against COVID-19 will be attained and everyone will definitely embrace a better and brighter future.
Jianchun said: “I want to emphasize that under the new normal of COVID-19, I wish we can stand side by side, be united as one to fight the pandemic, and I’m convinced that with our joint efforts, the final victory will belong to us. Each of us will definitely embrace a better and brighter future.”
Under the China-Nigeria Friendship Award, the Chinese envoy also granted scholarship awards worth over N2 million to fifty pupils and twenty teachers of the China-Assisted Primary School, Nyanya in Abuja as 50 pupils were given N20,000 each and 20 teachers were given N50,000.
Jianchun further expressed delight over his visit to the school to meet with friends and lovely students.
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Dr Sule Hassan, expressed gratitude to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria for its continuous support towards the development of the education sector in the FCT.
Hassan who was represented by the Director, Primary School Service, FCT UBEB, Hajiya Habiba Aliyu-Barau, said the scholarship will go a long way in positively touching the lives of the pupils and teachers.
“This scholarship will go a long way in touching the lives of the children and their teachers and it would also encourage them to do more academically and on the job,” Hassan said.
Also speaking, the Head Teacher of the China-Assisted Model Primary School, Mrs Jummai Haruna, appreciated the Chinese Embassy for the gesture.
“I wish to most sincerely appreciate the Chinese Government for supporting Nigeria’s dream of improving the standard of education in the country through our prestigious school.”
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