Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has closed down its Ikeja, Lagos, outlet following protests in some parts of the state which targeted South African businesses.
The protests on Tuesday followed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa.
The communications company has also condemned the attacks on foreigners insisting that everyone had the right to a world where their rights and freedoms are respected.
The statement issued on Tuesday 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 freedoms are respected — the right to live and earn a living, freely, safely and protected by the law.”
