Xenophobic Attacks: Buhari Tasks South Africans, Nigerians On Tolerance, Adherence To Local Laws - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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October 4, 2019
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari in South Africa said authorities should be more pro-active indetecting early signals of violence between competitors, while migrants andcompanies should adhere to the local laws of host countries.
ThePresident’s Spokesman Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja said the Nigerianleader stated this when he responded to questions during a news conference atthe Union Building, alongside his host, President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Hecalled for more tolerance, vigilance and heightened security to ensure safetyof citizens, noting competition heralded by globalisation, especially with easein migration, will only get more intense for businesses. Earlier in his remark,the President condemned attacks on Nigerians and the burning of theirproperties in South Africa, describing it as unacceptable.
Inhis remarks, President Ramaphosa said the attacks on foreigners in SouthAfrica, including Nigerians, were regrettable, assuring that his government wouldwork hard to see an end to such attacks. He equally condemned reprisal attacksin Nigeria.