MTN Nigeria’s board on Thursday condemned South Africa’s latest xenophobic assaults and violence against Nigerians and other nationalities.
The board chairman, Ernest Ndukwe, also condemned the repressive assaults on some of Nigeria’s South African-owned businesses.
Mr Ndukwe said so in a declaration made accessible to journalists in Lagos by Onome Okwah, MTN Manager, Public Relations and Protocol, Corporate Affairs / Corporate Relations.
“Violence cannot and must never be acceptable and we must reject it in the strongest terms possible.
“We offer our profound sympathies to all those affected and urge all stakeholders and communities in Nigeria, South Africa and other countries, to act with restraint, and to work collaboratively to address these issues.”
Mr Ndukwe called for collaboration for sustainable economy growth.
“Our future as a continent will be built on enhanced connections and greater integration economically, culturally and politically. It is in all of our interests to work together,” he said.