​​OPC Leader, Gani Adams​,​ Visit​s​ South Africa

The National Coordinator of the
Oodua Peoples Congress, Gani
Adams, on Thursday visited the
Nigerian Embassy in South
Africa in support of Nigerians
affected by the spate of
xenophobic attacks in the
country.
Mr. Adams promised to propose
to the Nigeria​n​ government the
need to make additional laws
that will further protect
Nigerians who have legitimate
reasons to be outside the
country.
Mr. Adams was received by the
Ambassador at the Consulate
General of Nigeria, Uche Ajulu-
Okeke.
He later addressed Nigerians
assuring them that the mission
was doing everything it could
to ensure their safety
He promised to sensitise the
Nigeria​n​ government and
Nigerians o​n​ the need to come
to the aid of Nigerians affected
by xenophobia in South Africa.
He expressed his willingness to
be of support to the mission
and Nigerians in any capacity
that his assistance may be
required.
In her welcome remarks, the
ambassador narrated the
genesis of xenophobia especially
after the post apartheid era
which led to the hate of
foreigners and the eventual
violent attacks.
She revealed that some
Nigerians were target of attacks
and had their businesses
disrupted.
She informed Mr. Adams that
the embassy had dedicated its
old building as a camp for
Nigerians to seek refuge in case
of any threat or danger.
The OPC leader commended the
embassy for its effort​ since the
unwarranted attack on
foreigners.
He thanked the ambassador for
her hospitality and the good work she was
doing, which he said was being noticed in
Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the interaction was attended by
the executive members of the Nigerian
Union in South Africa, a cross section of
Nigerians and members of the Nigeria
Mission in South Africa.