Buhari Welcomes Steps Taken By Jonathan On South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks

The Nigerian President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says he is in
full support of the steps taken so far by the Nigerian government in
its efforts to protect the country’s citizens from the wave of
xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, April 16, Mr. Buhari
said that Nigeria’s Head of Mission in Pretoria had taken the right
steps by advising the Nigerian community in South Africa to close
their shops, stay home and keep out of trouble, while ensuring that
they obey the laws of their host country.
“We equally understand that the South African government is
making efforts to bring an end to this unfortunate situation,” Mr.
Buhari said. “In the meantime, Nigerians in South Africa should
abide by the words of caution extended them by their government
representative in Pretoria.”
Mr. Buhari also commended the Nigerian government for its
decision to monitor the situation in South Africa and evacuate its
citizens at any sign of escalation.
“I am happy to see that the Nigerian government is very well aware
of its responsibilities to its citizens in South Africa,” Mr. Buhari
said.
The President-elect expressed sadness at the unfolding events in
South Africa, recalling Nigeria’s and South Africa’s friendly
relation since the end of apartheid.
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