In a statement, Buhari
noted with deep concern, reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in
South Africa since August 29, 2019.
President Muhammadu Buhari
has ordered the despatch of a special envoy to South Africa over the xenophobic
attacks against Nigerians.
Consequently, Buhari
instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the
South African High Commissioner to Nigeria and get a brief on the situation;
express Nigeria’s displeasure over the treatment of her citizens; and assurance
of the safety of their lives and property.
President Buhari has also
despatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa his concerns
and also interact with his South African counterpart on the situation,
according to the statement.
The Special Envoy is
expected to arrive in Pretoria latest Thursday, September 5, 2019.
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