Nigeria has had an influx of complaints involving racism against black people by Chinese living in the country, which led to the closure of a Chinese supermarket in Abuja. The government says it found out that the supermarket only allows people of Chinese origin to enter the premises, an action that angered Nigerian citizens.
Unfortunately, due to the resurfacing of the vendor’s videos on social media, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) invited the supermarket’s owner for questioning. Some Nigerians posted videos during the incident of them and other people being denied entry into the supermarket by the security operatives.
Former senator Shehu Sani also chimed in, adding that any store that Nigerian citizens cannot enter should either be forced open or closed down.
In reaction, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria dismissed the race discrimination claims, pointing out to the provisions of equal opportunity to all the races for equal opportunity. However, the FCCPC is still adamant insisting on compliance with the agency by the owner of the supermarket who has been issued with a notice to appear before the FCCPC.
The following is a result of the consideration of the different opinions on discrimination and access to commercial places in Nigeria. As it now remains closed pending the response from the owner, the act is a clear pointer to the need for equal treatment of all the customers without discriminating against them based on their colour, race, or origin.
