President Bola Ahmed Tinubu refused a direct meeting with a South African delegation sent to address recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerian citizens in South Africa. Instead, Tinubu directed the delegation to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the issue. This decision signals Nigeria’s strong disapproval of the attacks and suggests a desire for a more formal diplomatic process. The move underscores the seriousness with which the Tinubu administration views the safety and well-being of Nigerian nationals abroad. Details regarding the specific incidents prompting the delegation’s visit were not immediately disclosed. The rejection of a direct meeting is a significant diplomatic gesture indicating Nigeria’s dissatisfaction with the handling of the xenophobic violence. Further discussions are anticipated through the foreign affairs ministry to find a resolution.