On April 29, at the Edo State Government of Nigeria, the Chinese Consulate in Lagos and Nigeria Yongxing Steel Co., Ltd. donated more than RMB 2 million of anti-epidemic materials and food to the Edo State Government of Nigeria. The donation of epidemic prevention materials and food worth more than 2 million yuan was successfully completed. The donation and reception ceremony.

    With the support of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, the batch of epidemic prevention aid materials were urgently purchased from China by the headquarters of Qunfeng Investment Group, and then sent by air from far away to Nigeria, which is thousands of miles away. Star Steel Co., Ltd.

    On April 29th, Mr. Zhang Xianghai, General Manager of Nigeria Yongxing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., Mr. Wang Quanfa, Deputy General Manager and others participated in the donation ceremony on behalf of the Consulate General and Qunfeng Investment Group. The Governor of Edo State, State Speaker, State Secretary and Office The director and others attended the donation ceremony on behalf of the state government. 

    This batch of anti-epidemic materials mainly include: 350,000 ordinary protective masks, 10,000 pairs of medical rubber gloves, 18,000 test papers, 200 boxes of disinfectant, 40 disinfection equipment, 10,000 kg of rice flour, etc.

    At the donation ceremony, Nigeria’s Channels, TVC, NTA, ITV and other national mainstream television stations, as well as many mainstream newspapers such as Vanguard and Punch, participated in the donation ceremony.

Mr. Wang Quanfa, Deputy General Manager of Nigeria Yongxing Steel Co., Ltd., delivered a speech on behalf of the general manager of the company, Mr. Zhang Xianghai, at the donation ceremony, saying: “Today, under the common witness of everyone, we represent the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos and Qunfeng Investment Group. , Donated this batch of emergency anti-epidemic supplies to the Edo state government, in the hope that Edo state can survive the epidemic as soon as possible. China and Nigeria have always been good brothers and partners. In difficult times, we should help each other and tide over the difficulties together. Nigeria As a Chinese company, Yongxing has been rooted in Edo State, Nigeria for 8 years.As a member of Edo State, we have been continuously fulfilling our social responsibilities as an enterprise: digging wells, building roads, building markets for the village, donating school supplies to surrounding schools, and currently under construction with the support of the Consulate General A middle school. A few days ago, we donated some food and anti-epidemic items to our village to help them through this difficult day. Today we have come to the Edo state government to donate epidemic prevention materials, and we will also have more funding plans in the future... For so many years, we have loved this land as deeply as the people of Edo state, and practiced ourselves with practical actions. Social responsibility. At the same time, Nigeria Yongxing Company urges the people of Edo State to follow the government's instructions and the authority's requirements for epidemic prevention in the face of the epidemic, do not believe in rumors or spread rumors, maintain sufficient patience and confidence, and work together to defeat the epidemic! "

    The Governor of Edo State expressed his appreciation and gratitude for this donation. He said: "On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I am very grateful to the general manager of the Nigerian company and company representatives for their donations. Special thanks to the Chinese Embassy and the Chinese Consulate-General in Nigeria for their care. This allows us to truly appreciate the true feelings of adversity. You are not the only foreign company operating in Edo State, but in our fight against the epidemic, your care and love for Edo State is so generous, which fully proves the friendship between China and Nigeria. Sincerely! I have listened to your speech very carefully. We very much recognize China’s experience and success in fighting the epidemic. At this time, we should be united. At this time, we should strengthen our confidence. At this time, we should trust the government. As good partners, we too I very much agree that this is a collective battle of'all for me and me for all'. Everyone must actively participate in the fight against the epidemic instead of spreading rumors.350,000 masks are exactly what our screening center needs, and we are grateful; 18,000 COVID19 kits are also what we need to speed up screening and testing. Thank you very much, this will speed up our testing; we are also very concerned about us Front-line medical staff, these 10,000 pairs of medical gloves also provide a guarantee for our front-line medical staff, as well as disinfectant, spraying equipment, food, etc.... In this special period, this generous donation filled us with love Full of confidence in defeating the epidemic! "

    In the end, Governor Godwin Obaseki once again expressed his gratitude for this donation, saying, "It is the largest donation we have received so far, worth more than 120 million naira for epidemic prevention materials and food. Your generosity has made us deeply feel our friends. Your true feelings, you are our true friends!"

    After the donation and acceptance ceremony, Governor Godwin Obaseki had a cordial exchange with the leaders of Nigeria Yongxing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., asking about the company’s operation and management under the epidemic, and hoped to convey his personal opinion to Qunfeng Investment Group Lin Qiantao through the on-site personnel. Sincere thanks and good regards from the chairman!