The Digest:
The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to address rising xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The committee, to be led by the Chairman of the National Assembly, will undertake a fact-finding diplomatic visit to South Africa to find lasting solutions to the crisis. The delegation is expected to visit the South African Parliament to express Nigeria's strong displeasure over the attacks. Meanwhile, Senator Adams Oshiomhole's proposal to revoke licenses of South African companies like MTN and DSTV was declined on procedural grounds. The Senate observed a minute of silence for the victims.
Key Points:
- A high-level parliamentary delegation will visit South Africa over xenophobic attacks.
- The Senate rejected economic retaliation against MTN and DSTV on procedural grounds.
- Lawmakers were divided on whether to debate the motion in closed or open session.
- The Senate observed a minute of silence for Nigerians killed in the attacks.
- The committee will also review resolutions from a 2019 bilateral meeting between the two countries.
Watch for the outcome of the fact-finding visit and whether South African authorities take concrete action to protect Nigerians.
Sources: Channels Television
