xenophobia and the boycott part2

Few days ago I got into a heated conversation on Facebook about internet protest and boycotting of South African firms (mostly about boycott)... 

Though all I was trying to do was make some people have a rational thought about what they are planning to get involved with, but I was clearly misunderstood and was accused of supporting the xenophobic attacks going on south africa and one person in particular said I don't support the unity in Nigeria... 

Well for a few who would have had a rational thought before doing anything would always tell you there are two sides to a story. Don't always be a bad athlete and always jump into conclusions.

Let's do some thinking together and you'll discover that the idea of boycotting South African firms that have offices in Nigeria is not a good idea.. 

These people came to a country where there were millions of jobless Nigerian youths and offered them jobs thereby curbing the problem of unemployment and because of some senseless killings in their country some Nigerians are planning a boycott that will cause them their businesses.. 

That means they will have to retrench some staffs and then another rain of massive unemployment hits the country again.. Lest we forget the whole trouble was started by some jobless South African youths who thought foreigners are the cause of their misfortunes.

We can do better than a boycott that will spark another cause for revolt... And then the so called unity we are claiming will be truly judged by our conducts... 

I think on this note I have said my piece... And I hope not to get misunderstood again.. Let's join South African Government to fight against these killings.. And get to educate these people that there is no need to be scared of foreigners or probably find a way to get them jobs.. I bet everyone will go home smiling 

#saynotoboycott #saynotoxenophobia