National Association of Nigerian students, NANS has warned South Africa President,Jacob Zuma not to
come to Nigeria for the Inauguration of President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari following what they described as his poor handling of the xenophobic
attacks on some Africans including Nigerians in his country in April.
According to the statement released by the body, the failure of the South African President to apologize to
Nigerians after the attacks is distasteful.The students expressed their anger in a statement signed by its President, Tijani Usman.The statement in part reads:“We wish to advise the South African President (Jacob Zuma) to rather stay at home and address burning issues, rather than embarking on a visit that is the
least desirable.The South African President’s failure to apologise to
Nigeria for the losses the country and our citizens incurred during the xenophobic attacks on foreigners
leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
There is therefore, no point felicitating with a people who clearly do not matter much to you. President
Zuma’s visit will only amount to pretence.”
