Killings of Nigerians in South Africa
As the Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday, a primary topic of debate was the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The senator representing Cross River South, Asuquo Ekpenyong, moved a motion urging the federal government to ensure justice for victims of the xenophobic attacks.
During the debate, several senators—including Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), and Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central)—lamented the continued killings of Nigerians and the destruction of their properties in South Africa.
Mr Eshinlokun, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urged the Senate to consider nationalising MTN Group and DStv, a pay-television service owned by MultiChoice Group. He proposed that proceeds from these companies be used to compensate Nigerians who suffered losses during the attacks. However, the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session, rejected the proposal, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the attacks require a thorough investigation before Nigeria takes further action.
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