By our reporter 2.4.2026The Nigerian government has summoned the acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja over rising concerns about the safety of Nigerians in that country plagued by xenophobic attacks on black Africans.
This is just as many Nigerians in South Africa are thinking about returning home as they feel unsafe, many of their business have been destroyed or closed down and their children fearful of going to school.
According to the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the acting High Commissioner of South Africa will explain the reason behind the attacks of Nigerians and other Africans during a meeting on Monday May 4.
“The objective of this engagement is to formally convey the Nigerian Government’s profound concern regarding recent events that have the potential to impact the established cordial relations between Nigeria and South Africa.”
“Discussions will primarily focus on the ongoing demonstrations by various groups within South Africa and the documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses,” said Ebienfa in a statement.
Two Nigerians have died in the hands of South African security agents in recent days as the protest targeting foreigners continue.
Due to the escalating situation the Nigerian community in South African and the Nigerian consulate are planning to evacuate Nigerians who want to leave the country. According to Frank Onyekwelu leader of the Nigerian community, many have already shown interest to leave.