Nigeria has recalled the High Commissioner to South Africa after a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama.
Nigeria has also boycotted the World Economic Forum which kicked off earlier today in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ambassador Kabiru Bala, Nigeria High Commissioner to South Africa was recalled as Nigeria continues to take measures against South Africa following Xenophobic attacks against its citizens.
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In a statement on Tuesday, Amb. Bala said the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria viewed with concern the ongoing loss of lives as well as arson and looting of properties in some parts of Gauteng Province of South Africa.
“Some of the victims of the anarchy are Nigerians and other Africans. The High Commission and the Consulate In Pretoria and Johannesburg are compiling the list of all the Nigerian victims of the current anarchy for engagement with the South African government and other stakeholders for succor.
“In this regard, all Nigerian victims of the current attacks are requested to come forward to report their situation to the High Commission and the Consulate.
“The two Missions will continue to be home to all Nigerians in this trying times and In the future. Since the outbreak of the attacks last week. the two Missions have remained open and continued to render normal services to Nigerians and other customers without hindrance.
“We appeal to all Nigerians to remain calm and avoid any precipitate action that may jeopardise the ardours task of engaging the South African government through diplomatic channels to bring the situation under control and to restore normalcy.
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