President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a Special Envoy to South Africa following Xenophobic attacks that has led to loss of Nigerian lives in the last week.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said the delegation will be lead by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama.
“President Buhari has noted with deep concern, reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29, 2019.
“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.
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“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.
“The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria latest Thursday, September 5, 2019.”
