Nigeria says 'enough is enough' on SA xenophobia, awaits FM action

On June 11, 2026, during a Channels Television interview on 'Politics Today', Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemned xenophobic hostility toward Nigerians in South Africa, declaring "enough is enough." She said those who have returned from South Africa committed no crimes there, and stressed that any wrongdoing should be addressed individually, not as a blanket indictment of Nigerians.

Dabiri-Erewa noted that while NIDCOM has engaged in people-to-people diplomacy and visited South Africa multiple times, the South African government appears indifferent to the attacks. She indicated that Nigeria’s official response will come from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency, suggesting possible diplomatic or policy measures.

For Nigerians at home and abroad, the statement signals growing concern over safety of citizens in South Africa, though no specific evacuation or repatriation orders have been issued. Readers should watch for forthcoming announcements from the foreign ministry and consider the implications for Nigerians living, working, or studying in South Africa.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/11/xenophobia-enough-is-enough-nigerian-govt/