Buhari Sends Special Envoy To S/Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, dispatched a special envoy to South Africa in a swift reaction to the recent attacks on Nigerians living in the country.    

The envoy is expected to arrive Pretoria Thursday to meet with the country’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa.

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A statement by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the president expressed deep concern over the latest attacks on Nigerians and looting of their properties by suspected South Africans.

The terse statement reads: “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 dispatched 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.”

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