Telecommunication giant, MTN, has broken silence on xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
The network provider in a statement signed by its CEO, Ferdi Moolman and made available on its verified Twitter page called for peaceful living among Africans.
It said the statement became necessary after series of reports on attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, under the guise of xenophobia, of which the latest was Sunday’s attack where some Nigerians were attacked and their properties were looted.
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The statement read: “MTN Nigeria strongly condemns hate, prejudice, and xenophobia and reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of all violence.
“We seek to connect people, bring people together and provide a platform for everyone’s voice to be heard.
“We are against all forms of bigotry and discrimination; they should have no place in society.
“Everyone has the right to a world where their rights and freedom are respected- the right to live and earn a living, freely, safely and protected by law.”
