Buhari Urges Nigerians In S/Africa To Live Exemplary Lifestyle

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians living in South Africa to live exemplary lifestyle worthy of emulation.

The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, revealed this is via a press statement on Friday in Abuja.

He noted that Buhari made the call during a meeting in Pretoria with Nigerians living in South Africa earlier on Friday.

He said, “First, you are our ambassadors and the face of our country to the world wherever you are. The world is, therefore, watching you and would make judgments on Nigeria based on your comportment and actions.”

He added “second, in whatever legitimate engagement you find yourself, you must strive to excel and be the best.”

“Third, while you are out in the Diaspora, do not forget home. You represent some of the best human asset that Nigeria has. With your education and exposure to the world, you are at the cutting edge of technology.

“I, therefore, urge you to use your resources, skills and talents to help the development of Nigeria,’’ Buhari said.

Buhari while commensurating with the victims of the xenophobia attack, he discribed the incident as a disgrace to the African continent.

He said “The recent acts of xenophobic attacks on our compatriots and other Africans in South Africa are shocking to me, Nigerians and, indeed, Africa.

“It was an embarrassment to the continent. Let me again use this medium to condole with the families of all those who lost their lives over the years in such tragic incidents. May their souls rest in peace.”