The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa over recent protests targeting foreigners, including Nigerians, amid growing concerns about the safety of Nigerian citizens and their businesses in the country.
In a press statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Saturday in Abuja, the ministry disclosed that the envoy had been invited for a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at its headquarters.
According to the statement, the meeting is aimed at formally conveying Nigeria’s “profound concern” over developments in South Africa that could strain the longstanding diplomatic relations between both countries.
The ministry noted that discussions would focus on ongoing demonstrations by groups in South Africa, as well as reported cases of mistreatment of Nigerian nationals and attacks on their businesses.
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It added that the Federal Government was closely monitoring the situation and acknowledged rising discontent among Nigerians over the incidents.
While urging citizens to remain calm, the ministry reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Nigerians living in South Africa, stressing that appropriate diplomatic steps were being taken to address the situation.
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