The President of the Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora, Ambassador James Erebuoye, has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent steps to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerians residing in South Africa.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Erebuoye expressed deep concern over the safety of Nigerian citizens abroad, particularly in light of rising incidents of harassment and violence against foreigners in South Africa.
He urged the South African government to caution its citizens and take decisive action against what he described as “unnecessary harassment” of fellow Africans.
“I was deeply disturbed by a trending video showing a fellow African being beaten without justification,” Erebuoye said.
“Such actions reflect a poor mindset at a time when African nations should be united and focused on development rather than creating avoidable conflicts.”
He emphasised that acts of violence and intimidation against other Africans living in South Africa are unlawful and unacceptable, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between African nations to promote unity, peace, and mutual respect.
Erebuoye further appealed to both governments to engage diplomatically to address the issue and ensure the protection of all citizens, regardless of nationality, within the African continent.
The statement comes amid growing concerns over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, which have sparked reactions from various stakeholders across Africa and the Diaspora community.
