The Foreign Minister described the Catholic Church’s contributions to Nigeria as extending far beyond worship and spanning education, healthcare, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian response and the promotion of peace and stability across the continent.
« The Foreign Minister described the Catholic Church’s contributions to Nigeria as extending far beyond worship and spanning education, healthcare, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian response and the promotion of peace and stability across the continent. »
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu... said Nigeria’s Catholic footprint made the bilateral relationship one of substance.
« Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was present at the meeting, said Nigeria’s Catholic footprint made the bilateral relationship one of substance. »
the minister’s prompt engagement helped defuse the renewed “Nigerians Must Go” rhetoric.
« the minister’s prompt engagement helped defuse the renewed “Nigerians Must Go” rhetoric. »
Odumegwu Ojukwu coordinated evacuations, engaged South African officials and issued an unambiguous warning that Nigeria would not tolerate abuse of its citizens abroad.
« Odumegwu Ojukwu coordinated evacuations, engaged South African officials and issued an unambiguous warning that Nigeria would not tolerate abuse of its citizens abroad. »
Odumegwu-Ojukwu said the evacuation programme was approved by President Bola Tinubu following reports of harassment, intimidation and attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants living in South Africa.
« Odumegwu-Ojukwu said the evacuation programme was approved by President Bola Tinubu following reports of harassment, intimidation and attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants living in South Africa. »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the first batch of 258 Nigerians had already been evacuated from South Africa and arrived in Lagos on June 11.
« The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the first batch of 258 Nigerians had already been evacuated from South Africa and arrived in Lagos on June 11. »
Die nigerianische Außenministerin Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu erklärte: "Das Leben und die Unternehmen von Nigerianern in Südafrika dürfen nicht gefährdet werden."
« Die nigerianische Außenministerin Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu erklärte: "Das Leben und die Unternehmen von Nigerianern in Südafrika dürfen nicht gefährdet werden." »
To say that Nigerians who are in South Africa doing legitimate business are illegal migrants is absolutely untrue
« She added, “To say that Nigerians who are in South Africa doing legitimate business are illegal migrants is absolutely untrue. »
Our citizens are being harassed. Our citizens’ properties are being looted. Criminal actions are being perpetrated, and the police refuse to do anything. The South African government has not come out strongly and firmly enough to condemn these incidents
« “Our citizens are being harassed. Our citizens’ properties are being looted. Criminal actions are being perpetrated, and the police refuse to do anything. The South African government has not come out strongly and firmly enough to condemn these incidents,” Odumegwu-Ojukwu said. »
the Federal Government was considering retaliatory diplomatic measures and a review of bilateral privileges
« Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the Federal Government was considering retaliatory diplomatic measures and a review of bilateral privileges. »
The minister added that four Nigerian prisoners had died during the prolonged negotiation and legal vetting process, stressing the urgency of the agreement.
« The minister added that four Nigerian prisoners had died during the prolonged negotiation and legal vetting process, stressing the urgency of the agreement. »
She said the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad.
« She said the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad. »
According to her, the deal is a bilateral Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement between the two countries.
« According to her, the deal is a bilateral Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement between the two countries. »
She said the agreement, signed alongside the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, was aimed at facilitating the repatriation of Nigerian inmates currently held in Kaliti Prison and Aba Samuel Prison in Ethiopia.
« She said the agreement, signed alongside the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, was aimed at facilitating the repatriation of Nigerian inmates currently held in Kaliti Prison and Aba Samuel Prison in Ethiopia. »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Wednesday.
« The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Wednesday. »
Nigerias Außenministerin Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu hat ausdrücklich gewarnt, dass die Regierung Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen südafrikanische Interessen in Erwägung zieht.
« Nigerias Außenministerin Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu hat ausdrücklich gewarnt, dass die Regierung Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen südafrikanische Interessen in Erwägung zieht. »
I commend the organisers for putting together this important event and assure you of the continued support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting educational diplomacy and international cooperation
« The minister said: “I commend the organisers for putting together this important event and assure you of the continued support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting educational diplomacy and international cooperation.” »
the Igbo leader loved planting trees, and understood long before many others, even before climate action became more amplified, that respecting nature’s balance was important and that “trees were the silent guardians of our air, our soil and our future
« According to her, the Igbo leader loved planting trees, and understood long before many others, even before climate action became more amplified, that respecting nature’s balance was important and that “trees were the silent guardians of our air, our soil and our future. »
the country’s foreign policy remained anchored on the principles of mutual respect, non-interference, strategic partnerships, and the protection of national interest
« Amb. Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed that the country’s foreign policy remained anchored on the principles of mutual respect, non-interference, strategic partnerships, and the protection of national interest. »
Nigeria would continue to play a pivotal role on the global stage, advancing peace, security, and development, particularly within the framework of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African continent at large
« She also said that Nigeria would continue to play a pivotal role on the global stage, advancing peace, security, and development, particularly within the framework of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African continent at large. »
This partnership continues to yield tangible benefits in areas such as trade, education, governance, security cooperation, and capacity building
« "This partnership continues to yield tangible benefits in areas such as trade, education, governance, security cooperation, and capacity building," she stated. »
Nigeria and the European Union will continue to strengthen cooperation in different areas such as trade, security, education and technology
« Nigeria and the European Union will continue to strengthen cooperation in different areas such as trade, security, education and technology, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said. »
Nigeria recently signed a memorandum of understanding with South Africa on early warning to protect citizens of both countries
« “Nigeria recently signed a memorandum of understanding with South Africa on early warning to protect citizens of both countries, especially in times such as these.” »
Nigeria demands justice be done in these cases
« “This is utterly condemnable and unacceptable. The Nigerian High Commission is closely following investigations into these unfortunate incidents and Nigeria demands justice be done in these cases,” she said. »
Nnaemeka Matthew Andrew also died following an alleged interaction with members of the Tshwane Metro Police, and his body was discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary on 20th April 2026
« She further disclosed that “Nnaemeka Matthew Andrew also died following an alleged interaction with members of the Tshwane Metro Police, and his body was discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary on 20th April 2026.” »
Amamiro Chidiebere Emmanuel died on 25th of April 2026 as a result of injuries sustained from brutal beatings by military personnel of the South African National Defence Force on 20th April 2026 in Port Elizabeth
« “Amamiro Chidiebere Emmanuel died on 25th of April 2026 as a result of injuries sustained from brutal beatings by military personnel of the South African National Defence Force on 20th April 2026 in Port Elizabeth,” she said, referring to the South African National Defence Force. »
There is no recorded killing of any Nigerian or destruction of Nigerian- owned properties during this particular protest
« “There is no recorded killing of any Nigerian or destruction of Nigerian- owned properties during this particular protest,” the minister explained. »
South African authorities, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and senior security officials, had condemned violence
« Odumegwu-Ojukwu noted that while South African authorities, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and senior security officials, had condemned violence, disturbing images circulating online had fuelled international concern. »
The ministry had summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner over the unrest
« Odumegwu-Ojukwu also confirmed that the ministry had summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner over the unrest, while diplomatic engagements continue with authorities in South Africa. »
So far 130 applicants have duly registered for the exercise with our mission
« “So far 130 applicants have duly registered for the exercise with our mission,” noting that the number is expected to increase as more citizens seek assistance to return home. »
At least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa
« At least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa as Nigeria moves to safeguard its citizens amid rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests in the country. »
previous protests held between April 27 and 29 were largely peaceful but required heavy police deployment in affected cities.
« She noted that previous protests held between April 27 and 29 were largely peaceful but required heavy police deployment in affected cities. »
the evacuation plan followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to prioritise the safety of Nigerians abroad.
« Earlier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the evacuation plan followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to prioritise the safety of Nigerians abroad. »