“Repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa is obviously not a permanent solution.” Nigeria
“Repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa is obviously not a permanent solution,” Obasanjo said in a letter written to the founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party, in South Africa, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.returned to Nigeria on Wednesday following the latest wave of xenophobic violence and attacks in South Africa. More than 12 people were killed, and South Africa police said more than 700 people have been arrested.
There have also been reprisal responses from Nigerians – attacking South African affiliated companies in Nigerians- and the Nigerian government which recalled its South Africa ambassador and also boycotted the World Economic Forum Africa hosted in Cape Town last week. He said revenge is not the desirable solution, therefore “Nigeria and South Africa must stand together to champion African cause and to jointly shepherd African development, unity, cooperation, security, and progress to make the 21st century Africa’s century”.
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