XENOPHOBIA: Nigerians in South Africa optimistic of solution when Buhari, Ramaphosa meet

Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has expressed hope that the meeting between the Nigerian and South African Presidents, scheduled to hold in October, would bring lasting solutions to the recurrent xenophobic attacks.

NICASA President, Ben Okoli, made this comment while speaking from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Okoli noted that President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, were expected to discuss modalities to address attacks on Nigerians when they meet.

“We will use the opportunity to lay our complaints to the president and highlight security of lives and properties of our members, as the area of concern that we want addressed.

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“We will also be able to get assurance from our host country’s president towards securing lives and properties of Nigerians here.

“We hope the visit will comfort Nigerians here, because we expect our plight to be tabled before the host government, so they can provide adequate protection to ensure Nigerians feel safe,” he said.

Okoli also lamented the highhandedness of police operatives in South Africa on matters that concerned Nigerians, saying issues like brutality and killings should be brought to the fore at the meeting.

“We will list all potentials that could bring about economic benefits and growth to Nigerians through the anticipated state visit,” he said.

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