NLC urges action to protect African migrants in South Africa
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Congress of South African Trade Unions to take stronger action against xenophobic violence targeting African migrants. In a letter, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the South African government and security agencies for failing to protect migrant workers. The NLC condemned recent killings and destruction of businesses owned by African migrants, linking the violence to economic hardship and failed policies. The Congress also called for greater solidarity among African labour movements to combat xenophobia.
TLDR
- The NLC urged the Congress of South African Trade Unions to lead a mass campaign against xenophobia and protect migrant workers.
- Joe Ajaero warned that allowing attacks on migrants undermines working-class unity and called for immediate government intervention.
- The NLC criticized South African security agencies for their passivity and demanded swift prosecution of perpetrators and compensation for victims.
- The Congress proposed an emergency meeting of African trade union centres to develop joint strategies for migrant protection.
- Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole called for revoking licences of South African companies in Nigeria after renewed attacks on Nigerians.
