Chairperson, the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated her call for urgent actions to stop attacks on foreigners in South Africa.

She took her cause to Twitter on Sunday, saying urgent actions must be taken by Nigerian as well as South African governments to halt the killing of foreigners in the former apartheid country.

The lawmaker also made case for Nigerians who lost their lives and property in the attacks, saying they must be adequately compensated by the South African government.

The country has come under intense pressure in the past few days to halt the killing of innocent people and find a lasting solution to the inhuman act.

The recent attacks, according to reports, have led to the death of 10 Nigerians and several other nationals of African origin.

Dabiri-Erewa had, on Friday, moved a motion demanding a swift action from the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa.

In a series of tweets, she insisted the country’s ambassador to South Africa must be recalled as part of the process of seeking a lasting solution to the injustice suffered by Nigerians who live and work there.

She also called for an immediate intervention of the African Union and President Jocobs Zuma to end the violence.

“To a large extent, Nigerians do their businesses lawfully in South Africa. They should be compensated for damages caused by the attacks,” she tweeted.

The legislator, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, regretted that the Federal Government had yet to take any decisive action to assure the affected Nigerians of their safety.

She said, “The government needs to be more decisive and proactive in the interest of the welfare of Nigerians abroad. Immediate actions should be taken. We cannot afford to be complacent in this matter, If need be, Nigerians in South Africa should be evacuated.”

Commending the composure of Nigerians, Dabiri-Erewa called on Nigerians in South Africa to be calm and obedient to the limited movement order while a lasting solution is being worked out.

She also called for the speedy trial of those arrested in connection with the attacks. Victims, she said, must get justice.

On different social media platforms, ordinary Nigerians are speaking out on what they think the country should do to reduce the exposure of its citizens to the rising hatred in different parts of the world.

One Tunde Joseph, who blogged on Sunday, urged the government to reshape its domestic policies to plug the hole in the social welfare. This, he said, would make the country attractive to individuals who would ordinarily have sought succour in other countries.

“Nigeria and its people should be the centre of our new policies. We must begin to think of how to make Nigeria a comfortable place for all citizens. We must stop pursuing policies that do not add real value to the lives of Nigerians,” said the blogger.

As horrible photographs of attacks circulated on social media at the weekend, Africa and, indeed, the world raised their voices against the violent killings, describing them as inhuman and barbaric. Social media activists have called on governments of affected countries and the international community to rise in defence of targeted individuals.

A tweeter, Baba Oliver, urged affected countries to weigh a reprisal as a possible option to compel the South African government to take a sincere action. He suggested the repatriation of South Africans living in Nigeria and other African countries, saying the option would force Zuma to call the attackers to order.

While Zuma has publicly expressed his sympathy to those affected, some online reports said he failed to act when it was most necessary. Some reports suggest the President has encouraged the growing xenophobic attitude of his people.

On Facebook, one Gabriel Emameh said the attackers and those who, by their inaction, had encouraged them should be prosecuted at th

I blame Jacob Zuma for not living up to expectations, sumtin needs to be done before this thing gets out of hand. As they say, when hand shake crosses elbow it becomes kung fu.. But come to think of it, why ain't Nigerians blaming Oba of Zulu few weeks ago



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Did she battle Oba of Lagos?

Sunnybobo3:
Did she battle Oba of Lagos?

she didnt battle him cos she is "Chairperson, the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs"..

Sunnybobo3:
Did she battle Oba of Lagos?

This one no get single sense. Wetin concern chairperson of house committee on diaspora affairs with one Lagos Oba. Mumu

The truth is that Zuma is in support of what the King said. They are init together and his body language has shown that.

codedslayer:

This one no get single sense. Wetin concern chairperson of house committee on diaspora affairs with one Lagos Oba. Mumu

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These are what you get when contraceptives fail.

Sunnybobo3:


These are what you get when contraceptives fail.

Coming from a product of Brutal rape.

Sunnybobo3:
Did she battle Oba of Lagos?

. If she no talk u people would say she's not talking, she's talking now u said she said nothing about the Oba of Lagos speech. In case you don't know go and google her job description on google, cos I don't have time to lecture you abeg.

codedslayer:


Coming from a product of Brutal rape.

Olatunde Salam, how market?

Sunnybobo3:


Olatunde Salam, how market?

This Sunday Ukwungwu is very dull. Never knew you are so dull and foolish, so everyone that torment you all must be Olatunde salam? Devil punish you and Olatunde Salam together. mumu

codedslayer:


This Sunday Ukwungwu is very dull. Never knew you are so dull and foolish, so everyone that torment you all must be Olatunde salam? Devil punish you and Olatunde Salam together. mumu

Devil don punish Olatunde Salam aka eggheaders tay tay. He was caught in a robbery operation.

Sunnybobo3:


Devil don punish Olatunde Salam aka eggheaders tay tay. He was caught in a robbery operation.

May devil continue to punish Olatunde Salam and Sunday Ukwungwu. Say Amen!!!

Abike, please save your energy. You are a good Yoruba woman but ibos don't deserve fighting for. They go from place to place looking for trouble, they won't even appreciate what you are doing for them right now.