Xenophobia: Why we closed our embassy in Nigeria - South Africa - Premium Times Nigeria

Ms Moroe told News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday that the closure was sequel to the directive from his country’s government.

The South African Government had in a statement by Naledi Pandor, the Minister of the Department of International Relation and Cooperation, on Thursday announced the closure of its Nigerian mission. Ms Pandor said the closure “followed the receipt of threats against mission staff as well as the property of South Africa’’.“After extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders as well as a security assessment of threats, the mission and the department took the decision to close the offices.“However, we view their safety as a priority and have thus taken the precautionary measure of closing while the situation remains somewhat unpredictable.

“We are communicating with businesses that have branches in Nigeria and have requested their senior managers to remain in close contact with the department and the ministry,” she said. She, further, confirmed directive to the mission that links be encouraged between the youth of South Africa and Nigeria and that the Nigerian students’ association visit South Africa.

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