Briefing reporters in Cape Town on Thursday, Minister Radebe said that President Jacob Zuma had appointed him to head the mission to Nigeria.

Minister Radebe, who will depart for Nigeria in a few days’ time, will hold meetings with the Nigerian Federal Government authorities as well as Lagos State authorities.

“The reason we are going to Nigeria is to expedite the process of repatriating the mortal remains of all South Africans so that we can get a better understanding officially from authorities both in the Federal State of Nigeria in Abuja as well as the State of Lagos.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/special-envoy-expedite-repatriation-process-nigeria