Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affiars, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has come out to rebuff reports of Xenophobic violence against Nigerians and other foreigners in parts of South Africa.
Speaking via his official Twitter account, Senator Obanikoro said the reports were false as the Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa has affirmed that the said killing of Nigerians is yet to be ascertained.
He also added that efforts are being made to secure the lives and property of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.
See the tweets below:
From the information emanating from our Mission in South Africa, no Nigerian casualty has been ascertained. #XenophobiaSA #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015
We are following the developments in South Africa and efforts are being made to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa. #XenophobiaSA #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015
#XenophobiaSA: The Government of Nigeria is in control of the situation in South Africa as it affects Nigerian citizens. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015
Our Acting High Commissioner to South Africa is in Durban right now to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in the affected areas. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015
Our Acting High Commissioner to South Africa has the directive of our Government to address all issues arising from the crisis. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015
