By Gift ChapiOdekina
ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic engagement with South Africa following reports of renewed xenophobic attacks and the deaths of Nigerians in the country.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC, Plateau), during plenary on Thursday.
Moving the motion, Gagdi expressed concern over reports of attacks, unlawful arrests, destruction of businesses and the deaths of Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa.
He referred to media reports of the deaths of two Nigerians in separate incidents and urged the Federal Government to take steps to ensure the safety and protection of Nigerian citizens residing in the country.
