The police gave the assurance when the leadership of the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), led by its President, Collins Mgbo, met stakeholders at Kimberley district in Northern Cape, South Africa, where a Nigerian died, following a mob attack.
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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.
The TUC spoke against the attack in a statement sign by its President, Bobboi Kaigama, and General-Secretary, Musa-Lawal Ozigi, in Lagos on Monday
The President of Nigerian Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, told the News Agency of Nigeria on phone from Pretoria, South Africa that the Union and other stakeholders had read reports insinuating that the xenophobic attacks did not affect Nigerians
“This is not what the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy was all about. When we hosted the 2010 showpiece, it was an African World Cup, to unite the continent, speak and relate as a united family,” said SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan who was the CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup