Xenophobia: OPC Leader, Gani Adams​ Visit​s​ South Africa

The National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Gani
Adams, on Thursday visited the Nigerian Emba$$y in South Africa
in support of Nigerians affected by the spate of xenophobic
attacks in the country.
Mr. Adams promised to propose to the Nigeria​n​ government the
need to make additional laws that will further protect Nigerians
who have legitimate reasons to be outside the country.
Mr. Adams was received by the Amba$$ador at the Consulate
General of Nigeria, Uche Ajulu-Okeke.
He later addressed Nigerians a$$uring them that the mission was
doing everything it could to ensure their safety
He promised to sensitise the Nigeria​n​ government and Nigerians o​
n​ the need to come to the aid of Nigerians affected by xenophobia
in South Africa.
He expressed his willingness to be of support to the mission and
Nigerians in any capacity that his a$$istance may be required.
In her welcome remarks, the amba$$ador narrated the genesis of
xenophobia especially after the post apartheid era which led to the
hate of foreigners and the eventual violent attacks.
She revealed that some Nigerians were target of attacks and had
their businesses disrupted.
She informed Mr. Adams that the emba$$y had dedicated its old
building as a camp for Nigerians to seek refuge in case of any
threat or danger.
The OPC leader commended the emba$$y for its effort​ since the
unwarranted attack on foreigners.
He thanked the amba$$ador for her hospitality and the good work
she was doing, which he said was being noticed in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the interaction was attended by the executive members
of the Nigerian Union in South Africa, a cross section of Nigerians
and members of the Nigeria Mission in South Africa.