The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has, confirmed Nigeria’s boycott of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for South Africa.
He revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari agreed with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo not to go to South Africa under the climate of xenophobic attacks.
The minister briefed State House correspondents on Wednesday, stressing that red line has been drawn against South Africa.
On the alleged recall of Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, he said that it is one of the options the government is considering and that final decision will be taken after the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa is received and considered.
The Minister also said that the Nigerian government is insisting on full compensation for Nigerian victims of the xenophobic attacks.
On the boycott, he said “The Vice President as you know was scheduled to go to South Africa tomorrow to attend the World Economic Forum, clearly with this climate, he and Mr. President have agreed that he should not go to the World Economic Forum in Cape town and we are looking at other measures to take.”
