President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime has advised Nigerians whose stores were looted and destroyed by South African rioters to relocate to secure locations.
The consul general of Nigeria to South Africa, Malik Abdul, stated this when he paid a solidarity visit to Nigerians affected by the recent unrest in Gauteng province.
Mr Abdul visited some of the business locations affected by the widespread rioting and looting spree at Jules Street in Johannesburg Central Business District.
Former President Jacob Zuma’s incarceration had triggered widespread rioting and looting in parts of the country. The consul general sympathised with the victims who lost millions of rand in the unrest and assured them that the government was aware of their plight.
He informed them of relief measures recently outlined by the South African government for businesses affected during the protests.
Mr Abdul also expressed confidence that the business owners would rebuild and recover, exemplifying the renowned resilience of Nigerians worldwide.
In addition, the Nigerian envoy advised the business owners to relocate their businesses to a more secure location, engage only in legitimate activities, and ensure reputable insurance companies insure them.
(NAN)
