JUST IN: CCECC Says Chinese Medical Team In Company’s Care

The managing Director of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Nigeria, Michael Yigao said the 15-man Chinese medical team who arrived Nigeria in April are in their care and would leave as soon as commercial flights resume in the country.

The whereabouts of the Chinese team became a subject of controversy following statement by Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire at the Presidential Task Force, PTF briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, of Thursday, May 14 he had no idea where they were, adding that they were staff of the Chinese construction company.

However, reacting to concerns of the whereabouts of the Chinese Nationals, the CCECC MD told newsmen on Monday the team came into the country to specially help CCECC fight the disease and protect its employees.

He said, “The team had a telecast meeting with the Minister of Health and some doctors around the country and shared their experience in China on how they’re fighting the virus and the meeting was very positive. 

“They are here with us and have continued to teach our staff how to protect themselves because protection and prevention are more important than the treatment.

“Most of the workers understand the situation now and they know the risk, so they follow the proper procedures and cooperate with their instructors. 

“They are here with us and have continued to teach our staff how to protect themselves because protection and prevention are more important than the treatment.

“Most of the workers understand the situation now and they know the risk, so they follow the proper procedures and cooperate with their instructors.”