Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to a meeting Monday in Abuja over attacks on foreigners.
In a statement on Saturday, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, explained that the objective of the engagement is to formally convey the Nigerian Government’s profound concern regarding recent events that have the potential to impact the established cordial relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
The discussions will primarily focus on the ongoing demonstrations by various groups within South Africa and the documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses, the statement quoted.
It added:”The Ministry is aware of the growing discontent among Nigerians concerning the treatment of their nationals in South 4Africa. Nevertheless, it implores the Nigerian public to remain calm and reiterates the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa.”
