In anticipation of an influx of more than 600 Nigerian nationals fleeing South Africa, the Council for Renewable Energy Nigeria (CREN) has offered free training in renewable energy technologies in an attempt to fast-track their integration into the economy.
The group of Nigerian nationals is returning to their homeland out of fear following a spate of xenophobic violence that has gripped South Africa.
Since the beginning of September, 12 people have been killed in South Africa during protests and violence from South Africans against foreign nationals.
While the South African government maintains there has not been an official evacuation order from Abuja, a private airline called Air Peace offered free flights to any Nigerian wanting to escape the Rainbow Nation and return home.
President of CREN Dr. Sunny Akpoyibo revealed the move was an attempt to give something back to the people who had just lost everything they had worked for over their years in South Africa.
“Nigeria is richly endowed and we shall not allow our people to be cast adrift after losing all they have worked hard for over the years. In support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s next level vision to change the Nigerian story, a part of which is ensuring that all Nigerians have marketable skills,” he said.
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