FG finally clarifies why Chinese doctors are in Nigeria

Federal government of Nigeria has explained why Chinese are in Nigeria, Onyxnews Nigeria reports.

Speaking on this issue, the minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire disclosed during an interview with Channels TV that the Nigerian government did not invite the Chinese medical team.

The Chinese medical team initially came into the country few days ago to assist with the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).

This reliable online news platform understands that the 15 Chinese medical team came into Nigeria on the invitation of a Chinese construction company, CCECC, hoping to assist the Nigerian government in tackling the spread of the deadly  coronavirus.

Still speaking at the interview, Ehanire said that the Nigerian government did not bring in the doctors as widely speculated.

His words: “I think in the first place we didn’t bring them in, I think the Company (CCECC) in its own wisdom and probably in its own corporate social responsibility thought they should bring people in to come and help us and advice.

“We didn’t issue any invitation but we are not unhappy that they are here because we can learn from their experience. These people have been through it, we want to start with a video conferencing with them even while they are in isolation so that we can try to learn from their experiences.

“There is nothing better than learning from someone who has actually suffered an event and been inflicted with an injury.

“So there are people who as specialized doctors and nurses. What we can learn from then we learn but the company in its own wisdom thought we could benefit from this kind of initiative. We didn’t really ask for it, in fact, we didn’t know that this whole gift was coming from the company. We appreciate it. “The minister of health said.