Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers and officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by the country.
The decision follows renewed concerns over recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa.
The directive means Nigerian lawmakers and officials will no longer participate in South African hosted legislative engagements until further notice, as the National Assembly seeks to register its concern over the treatment of Nigerians in the country.
The move is expected to put further diplomatic pressure on South African authorities to address xenophobic violence and ensure the safety and protection of Nigerians living and doing business in the country.
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