VP Shettima warns South Africa over xenophobic attacks
Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that the Nigerian government would no longer tolerate any form of xenophobic or Afrophobic attacks against its citizens. He also spoke against the alleged humiliation and mistreatment of Nigerians and other African nationals, in South Africa. The Vice President spoke in Luanda, Angola, shortly before his departure for Nigeria […] The post VP Shettima…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has cautioned South Africa against engaging in xenophobic or Afrophobic attacks against Nigerian citizens. This warning came during his visit to Angola, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU). Shettima urged South Africans not to humiliate Nigerians, reminding them of Nigeria's historical contributions to the liberation of Southern Africa.
He emphasized that the Nigerian government and people would not tolerate any form of dehumanization or degradation of Nigerians. Despite this, Shettima clarified that Nigeria does not seek confrontation with South Africa and is committed to resolving disputes through diplomatic means. He also called on South African authorities to exercise restraint while enforcing immigration laws, stressing that such enforcement should not lead to the violation of Nigerians' rights, dignity, or safety. Shettima left Luanda for Nigeria after wrapping up his AU summit engagements.
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