National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks

The National Assembly has directed the suspension of each authoritative visits to the Republic of South Africa.

It besides directed the boycott of South African-hosted oregon South African-organised legislative activities and engagements until further notice.

Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Kamoru Ogunlana, conveyed the determination of the National Assembly enactment successful a connection made disposable to the News Agency of Nigeria successful Abuja on Friday.

Ogunlana said the determination was successful effect to continuing reports of xenophobic attacks, violence, intimidation, demolition of spot and different forms of hostility against Nigerians and different African nationals successful South Africa.

According to the clerk, the determination reflects the National Assembly’s sedate interest for the safety, dignity and payment of Nigerian citizens abroad.

“The National Assembly calls connected the Government of the Republic of South Africa to instrumentality urgent and factual measures to support Nigerians and different African nationals and forestall further attacks.

“The National Assembly enactment urged South African authorities to analyse reported incidents thoroughly, apprehension suspected perpetrators and prosecute those culpable successful accordance with the law,” Ogunlana said.

He said the s...