THE Nigerian government said it is monitoring the situation
in South Africa following attacks against foreign nationals in the country.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Musiliu
Obanikoro, said information available from Nigeria Mission in South Africa
established no Nigerian casualty has been ascertained.
The minister added that efforts are being made to protect
Nigerian citizens in South Africa.
“The Government of Nigeria is in control of the situation in
South Africa as it affects Nigerian citizens. We are following the developments
in South Africa and efforts are being made to protect Nigerian citizens in
South Africa.
“From the information emanating from our Mission in South
Africa, no Nigerian casualty has been ascertained,” Obanikoro said.
Obanikoro said the country envoy in South Africa was
currently in the city of Durban to ensure safety of Nigerians in the hot spots.
He also disclosed that Nigeria government had directed the
envoy to address all issues arising from the crisis.
“Our Acting High Commissioner to South Africa is in Durban
right now to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in the affected areas. Our Acting
High Commissioner to South Africa has the directive of our Government to
address all issues arising from the crisis.”
An estimated 20 000 Nigerians are living in South Africa, a
country hit by xenophobic sentiments over the years. The heightened earlier
this month after a local king ordered foreign nationals to leave the country.
Some prominent officials have also called for the deportation
of foreigners.
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