Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says that the Federal Government will demand that victims of the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa be compensated by that country.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Air Peace Airline would commence the evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa from September 6, following recent attacks on Nigerians in that country.
A source close to the Presidency told the News Agency of Nigeria that Nigeria also demanded for full compensation for the loss of life and property of Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attack
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government is looking into possibility of sending some security agents to South Africa to safeguard lives and property of Nigerians.
One of the videos seen by The Eagle Online showed a lot of Nigerians gathered at the entrance of the mall, prevented from going in by security operatives
Onyeama made this known in Abuja on Tuesday when he invited South Africa’s Head of Mission, Bobby Moroe, to respond to the recent attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in the country.
Consequently, President Buhari 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.
Popular Nigerian celebrities, including Toke Makinwa, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, amongst others, have condemned the incessant attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.
A senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebenfa, confirmed the development
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa, describing the perpetrators as mindless criminals.
The dismissal of the video is contained in a statement on Friday by Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesperson for the ministry.
Returning Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, says he will focus attention on ensuring the security of Nigerians living abroad and attracting Foreign Direct Investment to the country.
Former President of the Senate, Ken Nnamani, says it is a privilege for any of the nominees on the President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list to have been chosen to serve.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, will represent Nigeria at the inauguration of South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria on Saturday.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, says conscious efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to reach out to neighbouring countries have helped in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the country.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has closed three of the nation’s foreign missions and downsized another due to insufficient funds.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has engaged the US Government to make the issue of visa issuance less difficult for genuine Nigerian visitors to America.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has engaged the US government to make the issue of visa issuance less difficult for genuine Nigerian visitors to America.
French President, Emmanuel Macron, has invited President Muhammadu Buhari to the Africa-France Summit scheduled for June 2020 in Bordeaux, France.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has admonished Nigerians residing in Zimbabwe to be industrious and respect laws of their host country.