The Nigerian community in South Africa has urged the federal government to continue its efforts to reduce insecurity, banditry and kidnappings, as the country marks 22 years of unbroken democracy.
The community, under the auspices of the Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA), made the appeal on Saturday in a statement from its president, Adetola Olubajo, as she joined her fellow Nigerians in the country and abroad to mark Democracy Day this year.
“It has been 22 years since our country returned to civilian rule and it is necessary to celebrate the uninterrupted change of administrations since then.
“The Nigerian Union of South Africa urges the federal government not to give in to some of the challenges facing the nation.
“Topping the list are insecurity, banditry and kidnappings. All efforts to stop these vices must be sustained until victory is achieved.
“We also urge the government to maintain the policies that have kept Nigeria out of the country with high COVID-19 cases and deaths.
“NUSA is pleased that COVID-19 cases in our country are not increasing and this should be maintained,” the statement said.
Olubajo also said that measures to stimulate the country’s economy and not allow it to decline should be implemented.
“The Nigerian community in South Africa has been law abiding, obeying all the rules and regulations of our host country,” he said.
He added that NUSA would continue to educate Nigerians living in South Africa to stay away from crime or any other issue that could harm them or tarnish the image of the country.
“We are committed to continue contributing to democracy and good governance in our country,” Olubajo said. (NAN)
