Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria will deploy 'cultural diplomacy' as an effective tool to put an end to the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
The lawmakers also passed a resolution urging the Presidency to recall Nigeria’s ambassador to South Africa ahead of a major anti-Nigerians rally planned for Friday.
Following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa,the Nigerian government has called on the African Union, AU, as well as the South African government to ensure the protection of Nigerians as well as other Africans in the country.