Governance

Adeleke Pleads Against Harassment of Nigerians in South Africa

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By Funmi Ojo

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has appealed to South African authority to intervene and halt the constant harassment and molestation of Nigerians in South Africa.

The governor made the appeal while hosting the Consul-General of Republic of South Africa to Nigeria, Professor Bobby J Moroe and his Vice Consul, Ms Busisiwe Dlamini at the Government House, Osogbo.

He described the hostile attitude to Nigerians as “quite disturbing” and “a threat to the historical bond and brotherhood between the two countries.

“I urge you to convey our apprehension to your home government. It is wrong to a profile a whole nation as criminals. Every country has its own share of good and bad eggs. 

“In South Africa, there are thousands of Nigerians legitimately operating their businesses and services. They suffer a lot due to the negative profiling. We need to put an end to this increasingly molestation of our nationals in your great country”   the Governor noted.

Responding, the Consul-General noted that the concerns raised by his host is genuine but added that his government is doing a lot to ensure harmonious relationship between South Africans and foreign nationals.

According to him, the Government of South Africa values her relationship with Nigeria in view of historical brotherhood and very close economic and Diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

He cited the fact that many South Africans are married to Nigerians and vice versa, promising to also convey the concerns of the Governor to her home country.

Both the Governor and the Consul General reviewed the economic opportunities between the two countries and proposed a Memorandum of Understanding between Osun State and the South African provine of Gauteng, the most developed of South African provinces.

The two team specifically agreed that the target of the partnership will be agro-processing technologies and mining, the two areas in which both states have comparative advantages. Gauteng province in South Africa is mostly referred to as face of Gold alongside its developed agro-industrial sector.

The details of the agreement which will see a joint meeting between Governors of the two states are being worked upon.

Politics

Group Canvasses Unity Of Nigeria

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Political Awareness Group,  PAG has called on agitators of secession to sheath their swords and work for the unity of the country in the interest of all.

This is contained in a communique issued at the stakeholders summit organised by the group, an Association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats for Good Governance and

signed by its Chairman, Barrister Abdul-Waheed Olowonjaye.

The group noted that instead of call for secession what should be paramount was the need to join hands with the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to various challenges facing the country.

PAG enjoined people to work for the progress of the country stressing that Nigeria should remain one indivisible country and her unity should not be negotiable.

The group maintained that Nigerians should intensify prayers to rescue the country from  evil forces who are hell bent in destabilising the country.

PAG believed that Good Governance, Equity and Justice are essential ingredients for Security, Peace and Progress of the country.

The group urged political office holders to see their position as a trust, which would  be accounted for, emphasizing that non-fulfilment of campaign promises is a wicked act.

PAG explained that as 2023 general election gathers momentum, the electorate should be wiser so as to differentiate between fake politicians and those who have the interests of the masses at heart. 

The group reiterated its determination to use all its resources to support  individuals that share its agenda of good governance and are eyeing elective posts from councillorship to the presidency in the next political dispensation. 

PAG supported the ongoing process to review the 1999 constitution but would mobilize against any attempt to alienate Shariah  laws from the constitution. 
Ridwan Fasasi.