FG demands end to attacks on Nigerians in S’Africa
The Nigerian Federal Government urges South Africa to end xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks on African nationals, citing 90 Nigerian deaths since June 2022 Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-demands-end-to-attacks-on-nigerians-in-safrica/
The Federal Government has demanded an end to attacks against Nigerian nationals in South Africa, urging stronger migration governance, responsible political leadership, and closer people-to-people relations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb Sola Enikanolaiye, emphasized that the attacks, driven by "Afrophobia," are a post-colonial and post-apartheid phenomenon.
Nigeria viewed the violence as a challenge requiring accurate responses, not denial or exaggeration. Since June 2022, over 90 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks, with more incidents occurring in 2026. Enikanolaiye called for strengthening transparent and humane migration systems, preventing vigilantism, and urging political leaders to avoid harmful rhetoric.
The minister also advocated for relying on facts in public discourse and activating Nigeria-South Africa early-warning mechanisms. Nigeria, along with Ghana, plans to present the issue at the next African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, emphasizing the need to move beyond tolerance and create a continent where citizens of African countries can live and work with equal dignity.
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