The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to urgently take decisive action to end the ongoing xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa.
Iya Aliyu was of the view that current acts of vandalism against Nigerians and other foreign Nationals, their properties and Businesses in South Africa were unjustified, unacceptable and should stop with immediate effect.
NACCIMA President, Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu
She called on South African Authorities to ensure full protection of Nigerians and all persons being targeted. Compensation should also be paid to those whose properties have been looted or destroyed.
The NACCIMA President drew attention to the potential damage of these attacks on Nigeria-South Africa Bilateral Economic Relations and advised that the forthcoming Bi-national Commission between Nigeria and South Africa, in October, presents an opportunity for a more strategic action for enduring peaceful ties.
“This is to ensure the realization of the full potentials of trade and economic relations,” NACCIMA President said.
She stressed that so much rests on our two countries for inclusive economic growth and development of the African continent and peoples, especially against the background of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, as envisioned by the African Union.
