In a surprising turn of events, a Chinese firm has taken control of Nigeria’s guest houses located in Liverpool, U.K., and has listed the property for sale on eBay for $2.2 million.
The guest houses, which were initially acquired by the Nigerian government, have now become the center of a controversial transaction.
The decision to put the property up for sale on an online marketplace has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the circumstances that led to the Chinese firm gaining control over a government-owned asset. The guest houses, once used to accommodate Nigerian officials and guests, are now being marketed to potential buyers from around the world.
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This development has sparked concerns about the management and oversight of Nigerian assets abroad, as well as the implications of such a sale for the country’s diplomatic presence in the U.K. The listing on eBay, a platform typically used for more everyday transactions, adds an unusual twist to the situation, attracting significant public and media attention.
The Nigerian government has yet to release an official statement regarding the sale or the circumstances leading up to it, leaving many to speculate about the future of the property and the reasons behind its disposal.
