The Presidential Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Demola Oshodi, has appealed to Nigerians to avoid supporting extreme responses to the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, stressing that the Federal Government is pursuing diplomatic efforts to safeguard the lives of Nigerians while preserving the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
Oshodi made the remarks in comments reported by LEADERSHIP on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, amid growing concern over renewed attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa and calls from some Nigerians for stronger retaliatory measures.
According to the presidential adviser, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to engage South African authorities and relevant international partners in an effort to prevent the crisis from escalating further. He said the government’s priority remains ensuring the safety and welfare of Nigerians living in South Africa through dialogue and diplomatic engagement…CONTINUE FULL READING>>>
