PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT FOR NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA AMID XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS

May 7, 2026 on Latest News, Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Missions in South Africa to immediately establish a crisis notification unit for Nigerians affected by the recent xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country.

The directive was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, following a telephone conversation with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu added that Nigerians living in South Africa have also been advised to promptly contact South African security authorities whenever they face threats or dangerous situations.

Full statement: https://x.com/Ojukwu_Bianca/status/2052334803337236551?s=20