Stranded Nigerians in South Africa criticize government's evacuation efforts, compare to Ghana's response
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Nigerians stranded in South Africa confronted their Consul General, Amb Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, regarding the Nigerian government's failure to evacuate them amidst ongoing xenophobic attacks. Amb Okey-Uche urged the group, camped at the Consulate, to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, Iky Okwuakwu, Chairman of PFN Gauteng and a leader of the stranded Nigerians, stated there was nothing to thank the President for. He highlighted that after being promised repatriation, they sold their properties and are now without resources. Okwuakwu pointed out that other African nations, such as Ghana, have already repatriated their citizens, while Nigerians, including women and children, have been left in difficult conditions for weeks during winter.
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