The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to impose strong diplomatic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings, and alleged systematic persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals.
The resolution was adopted after a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Yusuf Gagdi, who represents Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State.
The motion received unanimous support during plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.Gagdi condemned the repeated violence against Nigerians, noting that recent reports confirm fresh attacks on citizens from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and Malawi.
He highlighted the killing of two Nigerians, one allegedly in police custody and another murdered outside his business premises.
Recalling Nigeria’s pivotal role in the anti-apartheid struggle, Gagdi described the current treatment of Nigerians in South Africa as “profoundly disturbing” and a betrayal of African solidarity.
He warned that continued attacks undermine pan-African unity and regional integration.Other lawmakers, including Billy Osawaru, Moshood
