FG Seeks Compensation for South Africa Returnees

The Federal Government will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and properties amid rising anti-immigrant tensions.

Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, said the government has begun documenting businesses, vehicles and other assets left behind by returning Nigerians to support compensation claims.

Speaking on a television program, Ajayi said Nigerian authorities would work with South Africa to verify the affected properties and pursue compensation for their owners.

He said the repatriation programme would go beyond evacuating Nigerians by ensuring that those who suffered losses receive the necessary support.

Ajayi also dismissed claims that most Nigerians in South Africa are undocumented, insisting that many entered the country legally but became affected by delays in the renewal of immigration documents.

The move comes as the Federal Government continues its voluntary evacuation programme for Nigerians willing to return home ahead of planned anti-immigration protests in South Africa.

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