Abuja’s Chinese supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja, has closed its doors following a report by Punch Online.
The grocery store, known for its Chinese cuisine and beverages, came under fire for implementing a discriminatory policy that barred Nigerians from entering the premises. The supermarket was observed to be closed with an anti-theft padlock when a correspondent visited the site.
Earlier, Nigerians expressed outrage over the discriminatory policy, which was reportedly implemented at the beginning of the year without any explanation from the management. Security personnel at the gate confirmed that only Chinese individuals were allowed to shop at the supermarket, while Nigerians were turned away.
The guards stated that the policy had been in effect since January and that no Nigerians were allowed to enter. The reasons for the policy change remain unknown, as the attendants and security personnel stated that they were not informed.
Advertisements for the supermarket have been removed from the internet to prevent Nigerians from visiting. However, our correspondent was allowed entrance on a Sunday.
The closure of the supermarket has caused confusion among passersby, who claimed to have no information about the situation. There was heavy security presence on the street leading to the supermarket, and no one entered or exited the compound for over 45 minutes.
Outrage Over Discriminatory Policy
The discriminatory policy implemented by Abuja’s Chinese supermarket has sparked outrage among Nigerians. The decision to exclusively allow Chinese individuals to shop at the supermarket has been met with criticism and condemnation.
Many Nigerians view this policy as discriminatory and unacceptable. The reasons behind the policy change remain unclear, as the management has not provided any explanation. Nigerians who attempted to enter the supermarket were turned away at the gate.
The attendants and security personnel on site were unable to provide any information regarding the decision. The closure of the supermarket and the heavy security presence in the area have further fueled speculation and concern among the public.
Nigerians are demanding transparency and accountability from the management of the supermarket, as well as an end to the discriminatory policy.
Call for Action
Nigerians are calling on relevant authorities to investigate the discriminatory policy implemented by Abuja’s Chinese supermarket.
The closure of the supermarket is seen as a clear violation of the rights of Nigerian citizens. Nigerians are demanding that the management provide an explanation for the policy change and take immediate action to rectify the situation. The incident has also sparked a broader conversation about discrimination and xenophobia in Nigeria.
This article was updated 2 weeks ago