The National Assembly has suspended all official visits and legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed concerns over attacks and alleged harassment of Nigerians in the country. The directive applies to senators, members of the House of Representatives, committees, officials and staff of the National Assembly. It also covers participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, parliamentary […]
The National Assembly has suspended all official visits and legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed concerns over attacks and alleged harassment of Nigerians in the country.
The directive applies to senators, members of the House of Representatives, committees, officials and staff of the National Assembly.
It also covers participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, parliamentary meetings and legislative exchange programmes organised or hosted by South African authorities, including virtual engagements.
Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the decision on behalf of the leadership of both chambers.
The National Assembly says the decision follows reports of xenophobic attacks involving violence, intimidation and destruction of property, with some Nigerians reportedly killed, injured or displaced.
Lawmakers say the suspension is not intended to undermine the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and South Africa but to draw attention to the safety and welfare of Nigerians living and doing business in the country.
The National Assembly is calling on the South African Government to take urgent measures to protect Nigerians and other African nationals, investigate reported attacks and prosecute those responsible.
The suspension will remain in force until further notice and will be reviewed as circumstances change.
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