Nigerians Call For Closure of South African Businesses Over Xenophobia

Following the widespread of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, some Nigerians have been reported to be calling for the closure of South African owned businesses in the country.

The attacks which is gradually taking its toll in other spheres of life as businesses and other social activities have been paralyzed in that country.

The attacks has drawn the attention of the world as the citizens have taken out their frustration on other African immigrants, maiming them, destroying their businesses and even killing some.

As expected, Nigerians living in that country are not spared as they seem to be the major target of these attacks.

According to the Nigerian Consul-General, Nigerians have lost more than N21 million naira in their businesses and properties since the attacks started.

This unfortunate situation prompted some Nigerians back home advocating the closure of businesses that has South African interests in Nigeria.

Many people even said Nigerian youths should take some drastic steps in forcing the closure of these businesses.