S’Africa must end humiliation, attacks on Nigerians – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared that Nigeria would no longer tolerate the dehumanisation and mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa. He warned against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. He disclosed this when he departed Luanda, Angola, for Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly Read More:…
Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that his country will no longer endure the dehumanisation and mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa. He expressed his concern over the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks during his visit to Luanda, Angola, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union.
Speaking to journalists in Luanda, Shettima stated that the pattern of attacks had reached a point where Nigeria was unwilling to tolerate it any longer. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, detailed Shettima's comments in a statement titled 'VP Shettima: Why South Africans Must Rethink Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks.'
He underscored Nigeria's historical role in Southern Africa's liberation struggle, saying, "Those whose palm kernels were cracked by benevolent spirits should learn to be humble." Shettima emphasized that Nigeria preferred dialogue over confrontation, but noted that there were limits to their patience. He called for robust conversations with South African authorities to express their disapproval of unacceptable situations.
Shettima urged South African authorities to protect lives and uphold human dignity while enforcing the country's immigration policies.
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