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IPCR Organizes Roundtable Discussions on Xenophobic
Attacks
In response to the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and
other Nationals in South Africa, the Institute for Peace and
Conflict Resolution (IPCR) organized a roundtable discussions with
critical stakeholders in the country.
The Director General of the Institute, Dr. Bakut. T. Bakut while
speaking at the occasion tagged “Roundtable on Xenophobic Attack in
South Africa and its implication for Nigeria’s Peace and Security,”
re-iterated Federal Government’s commitment towards providing
lasting solutions to the repeated attacks on Nigerians in South
Africa.
He added that the roundtable is about discussing pressing issues
affecting the nation, with a mindset of coming out with policy
document that government will be proud to work with, so that the
issue of xenophobia will be totally addressed.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of Human Rights
Commission, Barr. Tony Ojukwu, charged stakeholders to join hands
in addressing the xenophobic attacks.
He noted that the issue would be resolved amicably as the
Nigerian president and that of South Africa are also discussing at
the highest levels.
The Acting Head, Directorate of External Conflict Prevention and
Resolution, IPCR, Mr. Chukwuemeka Mbah said that the meeting was
organized to brainstorm on how to halt further xenophobic attacks
on Nigerians in South Africa.
He further explained that the meeting was to engage experts and
stakeholders toward assessing and reflecting on the management of
the xenophobic attacks by south Africa and Nigeria’s response.
Musa Mato
Head of Media
IPCR