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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: Buhari despatches special envoy to South Africa
In his response to the xenophobic attacks meted on Nigerians and other non-indigenes in South Africa, President Muhammadu Buhari has despatched a special envoy to the country.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu 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.”
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