Some Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attacks in Limpopo province of South Africa have lamented that they have been neglected by the Nigerian government.

Chairman of the Nigerian union in the province, Oluwasegun Oyebanji told journalists that victims of the attack were suffering.

“The affected victims in the province are suffering.

“A woman whose husband was killed during the attack is now left with four children. The late husband was the bread winner of the family. It has not been easy for her.

“Another Nigerian whose skin was scarred is just recovering from the wounds inflicted on him and he needs urgent help.

“We need assistance from the government,” he said.

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He added that officials of the consulate neglected the victims.

Oyebanji said they came and hurriedly left, without listening to the problems of the victims.

“ As we speak, Nigerians who lost their passports have not been given new ones and they urgently need it to restart life.

“We appeal to the government to call the consulate officials to order.

“They should wake up to their responsibilities and ensure that the welfare of Nigerians is given priority attention,” he said.

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