The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has dismissed allegations of discrimination against Nigerians at the Chinese supermarket situated on the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. Cui Guangzheng, the Secretary of the China Chamber of Commerce in Abuja, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to fairness and inclusivity in a statement.
In response to a viral video shared by an unidentified FCT resident claiming that a Nigerian was barred from entering the facility, citing a policy against Nigerians accessing the Chinese supermarket, Guangzheng stated:
“The China Chamber of Commerce is one of several enterprises using the facility, and the supermarket in question is located in the residential area of the estate. No individual was subjected to discrimination or denied access to the estate or supermarket to purchase groceries as widely believed.
Mr. Guangzheng expressed regret over the altercation that occurred between a customer and the security staff. He stated that the behaviour of the security staff does not reflect the position of the estate management of the chamber of commerce.
Mr. Guangzheng maintained that the principles of the chamber of commerce remain focused on improving friendship between citizens of both countries, thereby promoting economic development.
Upon visiting the supermarket, the officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found it under lock and key.