Following the xenophobic attacks going on in South Africa,
the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday held a meeting to resolve the issues, they
concluded by Sending a delegation of lawmakers to have a close talk with the
South African Parliament.
The delegates will deliberate with their South African
counterpart on ways to stop the attacks on Nigerians.
The decision followed a motion by a Senator representing
Cross River North, Rose Oko, urging the senate to intervene in the renewed
attacks.
Speaking during plenary, the President of the Senate, Bukola
Saraki said the Upper Legislative Chambers has resolved “to send a strong
parliamentary delegation to the South African parliament to register its
displeasure over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.”
The senate also summoned the Foreign Affairs Minister,
Geoffrey Onyeama to explain what the Executive arm of government is doing
regarding the attack.
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