{"id":4660,"date":"2024-04-24T01:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T01:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2024-04-24T02:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T02:00:04","slug":"chinese-supermarket-shutdown-over-racism-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=4660","title":{"rendered":"Chinese supermarket shutdown over racism concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The consumer protection agency in Nigeria has directed the shutdown of a Chinese-owned supermarket in Abuja due to accusations of racial discrimination. <\/strong><\/p>\n

According to reports, the supermarket allegedly only allows people of Chinese origin to enter, causing anger and frustration among Nigerian residents.<\/p>\n

In response to the uproar on social media, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called upon the supermarket owner to undergo an investigation.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, many Nigerians shared videos online detailing their encounters with being denied entry by security staff at the supermarket\u2019s door.<\/p>\n

There is a Chinese supermarket in Nigeria that Nigerian customers aren’t allowed to enter.<\/p>\n

Only Chinese customers are allegedly allowed to shop at the supermarket since January 2024. pic.twitter.com\/nkbHHeuKAb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) April 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Also, Shehu Sani, a former senator, echoed the calls for closure, saying that any store that Nigerian citizens couldn\u2019t visit should be forced to open or destroyed.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria, in response, denied the racism allegations, emphasising their commitment to equality and inclusiveness. However, the FCCPC remains firm, demanding compliance from the supermarket\u2019s owner, who has been summoned to appear before the agency.<\/p>\n

FCCPC officials posting notice of closure<\/p>\n

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According to a BBC<\/a> report, the Chamber said it stood for \u201c<\/em>equality and inclusiveness\u201c.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOur principles are to enhance friendship between the people of both countries and promote economic development,\u201d\u00a0it added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The recent controversy has brought attention to the issue of discrimination and fair access to commercial establishments in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

As the supermarket remains closed pending the owner\u2019s response, the incident highlights the significance of providing equal treatment to all customers, irrespective of their nationality or ethnic background.<\/p>\n

The post Chinese supermarket shutdown over racism concerns<\/a> first appeared on 3News<\/a>.<\/p>

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