The House of Representatives has demanded that the Federal Government impose strong diplomatic measures against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks.
In the fourth evacuation flight operated by Air Peace, 282 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, from South Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the 282 Nigerians, including 12 infants, arrived at about 7:30pm on Thursday.
The House resolution for strong diplomatic measures followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi.
The motion received unanimous support during plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
Moving the motion, Gagdi said Nigeria could no longer remain silent in the face of repeated attacks on its citizens despite years of diplomatic engagements with South Africa.
He said, “The House is aware that the Republic of South Africa has, over the years, witnessed repeated waves of xenophobic violence directed against Nigerians and other African nationals, resulting in the loss of innocent lives, destruction of businesses, unlawful arrests, forced displacement and widespread fear.”