“The Federal Government of Nigeria in pursuance of its consular obligations to Nigerian citizens abroad should seek the firmest assurance from the SouthAfrican Government to take all necessary steps to protect Nigerians and other Africans residing.'
The advice came as some South Africans unleashed xenophobic onslaught on foreigners, including Nigerians, in that country.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria in pursuance of its consular obligations to Nigerian citizens abroad should seek the firmest assurance from the South African Government to take all necessary steps to protect Nigerians and other Africans residing and doing business legally in South Africa.” “He will need to come back. We feel he should come back after the envoy has gone there so that Mr. President will also have the benefits of the full and comprehensive brief from all the individuals who are in the position to have seen things at a close range,” Onyeama said.
According to Onyeama, Buhari pleaded with Nigerians to eschew retaliatory attacks on South Africa branded businesses in Nigeria like Shoprite and MTN and instead “take the moral high ground.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further advised Nigerians in South Africa to avoid volatile areas until the situation is brought under control.
On his part, Yinka Odumakin, the spokesman for Afenifere, urged “the government to take appropriate domestic measures to make South Africa know that Nigeria is pained.” Also, telecoms subscribers might experience poor services following the damage to MTN facilities in some parts of the country. Besides, the telecommunications firm has announced the closure of all its outlets and offices in the country until further notice.
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