Founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has offered free accommodation and welfare support to Nigerians displaced by renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

The cleric disclosed this on Friday at his residence in the Government Reserved Area, Port Harcourt, stating that he had already secured and paid for a mini estate to accommodate affected Nigerians willing to return home.

According to him, the decision followed a viral video showing a Nigerian allegedly beaten to death during recent xenophobic violence in South Africa.

“I watched a video last week of how a Nigerian living in South Africa was beaten to death by a South African. I could not sleep since that day. Because of that, I told my agent to look for a house, and they found one. I have paid for it today. It is a mini estate,” he said.

Apostle Chinyere noted that the renewed attacks had left many Nigerians living in fear, with businesses destroyed and families uncertain about their future.

Beyond accommodation, he promised additional welfare support, including daily feeding, business support for women, and free education for children of the returnees.

“Your life, your wife and your children are important. We will feed you once per day while you are living in the free estate. For your wife, we will start a small business for her. For your children, we will enrol all of them in one of the OPM 43 free schools to continue their education,” he stated.

The OPM founder acknowledged that many Nigerians abroad hesitate to return home because they fear starting over without homes, jobs, or financial support.

“I am aware that all your businesses, all your houses, everything is in South Africa, so you are coming back with nothing. But by the grace of God, we will support you. We will teach you skills. We have a multi-skills acquisition centre where we can equip you for a new beginning,” he added.

He encouraged affected Nigerians not to lose hope despite the hardship caused by the attacks.

“All hope is not lost. It does not matter what you are going through in South Africa, it is not over for you. You will bounce back. God will restore you,” he said.

Apostle Chinyere also appealed to the Federal Government to assist willing returnees with flight tickets back to Nigeria, explaining that the church could not shoulder the additional financial burden because of its ongoing humanitarian programmes.

He further called on Air Peace to deploy an aircraft to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa free of charge.

The cleric recalled that his ministry had previously intervened in several humanitarian cases, including relocating the family of late Deborah Samuel to Port Harcourt after her killing sparked nationwide outrage.

According to him, the ministry purchased a 14-unit mini estate for the family, established a business for her parents, and awarded scholarships to her siblings.

He added that OPM currently operates 43 tuition-free schools, two specialist hospitals offering free healthcare, 18 free housing estates, and a skills acquisition centre funded through church tithes and offerings.

The cleric also disclosed that the ministry has awarded over 10,000 scholarships to indigent Nigerians both locally and internationally.

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Tensions around xenophobia in South Africa have intensified after a viral video showed a woman calling on Nigerians and other foreign nationals to leave the country with their families.

The remarks, widely shared across social media, have sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the safety of migrant communities, particularly Nigerians living in the country.

In the video, the woman urged South African women married to Nigerian men to relocate with their husbands and children, suggesting that foreign families should not remain in the country.

“If a man loves you, he must take you back to where he’s coming from… let them go with their wives and their kids,” she said.

Backlash and Rising Concerns

The comments have drawn sharp criticism online, with many describing them as discriminatory and dangerous, especially for mixed-nationality families and children born in South Africa.

Observers warn that such rhetoric could inflame tensions and contribute to a hostile environment for foreign nationals.

The development comes amid ongoing activities linked to Operation Dudula, a group known for campaigning against undocumented migrants and advocating stricter controls on access to public services.

Impact on Schools and Families

Reports indicate that the situation is beginning to affect schools, where foreign pupils are increasingly feeling the impact of anti-immigrant sentiment.

Families have expressed concern that children are becoming unintended targets in a broader wave of hostility.

Education authorities have reiterated that all children have the right to education, regardless of nationality, warning that any attempt to deny access would violate established laws and protections.

A Growing Climate of Fear

The combination of inflammatory rhetoric and grassroots mobilisation has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for many African migrants, including Nigerians who make up a significant portion of the foreign population in South Africa.

The country has a long history of xenophobic violence, often linked to economic pressures, unemployment, and competition for limited resources.

However, analysts note that recent developments suggest a shift, with rhetoric increasingly targeting families and children rather than just individuals.

Calls for Stronger Action

While the government has consistently condemned xenophobic attacks and pledged to maintain law and order, critics argue that more decisive action is needed to address hate speech and protect vulnerable communities.

For many affected families, the immediate concern remains safety, as fears grow over how online rhetoric could translate into real-world consequences.

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