The National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone, has vowed to organise demonstrations against South African owned companies in Nigeria over the latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The students’ body said the decision was triggered by reports that two Nigerians were recently killed amid renewed anti foreign violence in the country. In a […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone, has vowed to organise demonstrations against South African owned companies in Nigeria over the latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

The students’ body said the decision was triggered by reports that two Nigerians were recently killed amid renewed anti foreign violence in the country.

In a statement issued by its coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, NANS described the attacks as unacceptable and accused South African authorities of failing to adequately protect foreign nationals.

The association said it would begin mobilisation for peaceful protests and awareness campaigns targeting major South African businesses operating across Nigeria.

Among the companies mentioned were MTN Group and MultiChoice Group, both of which maintain significant business operations in the country.

NANS argued that it is morally wrong for South African businesses to thrive in Nigeria while Nigerians allegedly continue to suffer violence and intimidation abroad.

The group warned that symbolic responses and delayed reactions would no longer be accepted, insisting that concrete action must be taken to stop the attacks.

It further stated that the lives, rights, and dignity of Nigerians living in South Africa should never become matters for negotiation.

Despite its strong position, NANS said it remains open to constructive engagement and dialogue with South African representatives to seek lasting solutions.

The issue has continued to attract reactions across Africa, with some countries reportedly considering diplomatic and economic responses to the recurring attacks.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has however dismissed claims of xenophobic violence, even as concerns continue to grow internationally.