Former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, Joseph Ayalogu. Photo credit: Web
A former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, Joseph Ayalogu, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to demand compensation from the South African government for victims of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians, in the country.
Ayalogu made the call during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, where he condemned repeated attacks on foreign-owned businesses and urged stronger enforcement of existing South African laws to protect migrants.
“It’s unfortunate that they are targeting people’s businesses. I have seen some of the posts [on social media where people are] deliberately going to people’s businesses and taking over their businesses.
“It’s unfortunate, and the government has to even begin to think of compensating even the people who have lost their livelihood and investments there,” he said.
