Nigerian Government Calls Out Xenophobia: “Enough Is Enough”

The Federal Government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), criticized the hostility directed at Nigerian citizens in South Africa.

Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on “Politics Today,” a program on Channels Television.

She said that any actions the country will take in terms of bilateral relations will be communicated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency.

“Honestly, enough is enough. Enough really has to be enough, but whatever will be done, you’ll hear from the higher authorities,” she stated.

“For us as a commission, we’ve been engaging people‑to‑people. We’ve gone there many times to talk to our own people, but I tell you something: none of these people who came back committed any crime in South Africa,” she added.

“If one person commits a crime, get that person and deal with that person. You cannot generalize. But don’t forget that it’s not just Nigerians; we have a higher number, so it’s something in them, and their government is looking the other way,” she said.