The Consul-General of Nigeria in Shanghai, China Ambassador Chimezie Okeoma Ogu, says Nigerians and their businesses are achieving greater milestone in various fields of endeavours such in Academia, Corporate world, businesses and others.
He stated this during a town hall meeting organised by the Nigerian Consulate in Shanghai, with the theme ‘Exploring Opportunities for Nigerians in East China: Consular Support’.
Okeoma Ogu explained that contrary to the impression that Nigerians living in China were suffering harassment, attack and intimidation while pursuing their businesses legitimately, the narrative have changed with the proper guidance of the Consulate.
He said the reason for the town hall meeting was part of efforts of the Consulate to highlight and bring to the fore more opportunities available as well as the challenges Nigerian students and businessmen face in their host countries encounter to succeed in China.
The Consul General stated that the Consulate has intervened and cooperated with several hardworking Nigerians to record successes in their chosen profession.
The meeting witnessed the participation of 50 Nigerians both in China and Nigeria during the online town hall meeting.
Writing by Hamza Alkali, editing by Daniel Adejo