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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has called for the expulsion of the Chinese family, owners of the supermarket in Abuja, that denied Nigerians recently from shopping in the supermarket.
A statement by the Chairman of the Foundation, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani expressed deep concern over the discriminatory practices of the supermarket, which only allows Chinese citizens to enter and purchase goods while barring Nigerians from doing the same.
According to the statement, the Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, condemned the discriminatory actions of the supermarket owners, likening it to racism.
He emphasized that no foreign citizen should be denied his rights in Nigeria as long as he or she abides by the country’s laws, just as he questioned the audacity of foreigners dictating terms to bona-fide citizens on how to live or stay in their own country.
“In a statement released by the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation, a call has been made for the expulsion of the Chinese family owners of a supermarket in Abuja, Nigeria, who deny Nigerians access to shop.
“The foundation, led by it’s Chairman Amb Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi and Betara of Biu, expressed deep concern over the discriminatory practices of the supermarket, which only allows Chinese citizens to enter and purchase goods while barring Nigerians from doing the same.
“The Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, former Chief of Army Staff, condemned the discriminatory actions of the supermarket owners, likening it to racism. He emphasized that no foreign citizen should be denied his rights in Nigeria as long as he or she abides by the country’s laws.
“General Buratai questioned the audacity of foreigners dictating terms to bona-fide citizens on how to live or stay in their own country.
“General Buratai further criticized the discriminatory policies of the supermarket owners, stating that there is no valid reason for a company in Nigeria to refuse to sell to Nigerians.
“He labeled the actions of the Chinese family-owned establishment as a clear case of racism and called for decisive action by the federal government against any individuals, foreign or Nigerian, who flout the rules and regulations of the nation.
“The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation’s stance on the issue serves as a strong message against segregation and open hatred towards Nigerians. The foundation urges the government to address such discriminatory practices swiftly and firmly to uphold the rights and dignity of all citizens in Nigeria and even abroad”. The statement said.
