Xenophobic Attack: Buhari Dispatches Special Envoy To South Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari has despatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa his deep concerns over the reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29, 2019.

The special envoy is expected to interact with the South African counterpart on the situation concerning the report attacks on Nigerians in that country.

“Consequently, the President has 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 deep concern, reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29, 2019”.

The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria latest Thursday, September 5, Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President
Media & Publicity said in a statement.