The Nigerian President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says he is in full
support of the steps taken so far by the Nigerian government in its
efforts to protect the country’s citizens from the wave of xenophobic
attacks in South Africa.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, April 16, Mr. Buhari
said that Nigeria’s Head of Mission in Pretoria had taken the right
steps by advising the Nigerian community in South Africa to close their
shops, stay home and keep out of trouble, while ensuring that they obey
the laws of their host country.
“We equally understand that the South African government is making
efforts to bring an end to this unfortunate situation,” Mr. Buhari said.
“In the meantime, Nigerians in South Africa should abide by the words
of caution extended them by their government representative in
Pretoria.”
Mr. Buhari also commended the Nigerian government for its decision to
monitor the situation in South Africa and evacuate its citizens at any
sign of escalation.
“I am happy to see that the Nigerian government is very well aware of
its responsibilities to its citizens in South Africa,” Mr. Buhari said.
The President-elect expressed sadness at the unfolding events in
South Africa, recalling Nigeria’s and South Africa’s friendly relation
since the end of apartheid.
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