Nigeria, July 21 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in the Republic of South Africa, citing years of killings, destruction of businesses, forced displacement and growing anti-foreigner campaigns targeting African migrants.

The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), who argued that despite decades of diplomatic protests and condemnations, Nigeria has never undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the casualties and economic damage suffered by its citizens in South Africa.

Presenting the motion during plenary, Mr Benson recalled Nigeria's historic role in South Africa's liberatio...