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Lesser Hajj: Over 600 Nigerians Refuse To Return – Ex-Lawmaker

…Warns Action May Compel Saudi Authorities To Tighten Visa Rules

A former lawmaker in the National Assembly, Senator Sheu Sanni has disclosed that over 600 Nigerians who travelled to Saudia Arabia for lesser Hajj have refused to return.

Sanni who represented the people of Kaduna Central during his time at the Senate, disclosed this in a post on X.

The former lawmaker noted that the action of the Nigerians will compel the Saudi Authorities to tighten their visa rules.

He added that many of those who intended to travel will likely be affected.

He wrote, “Over 600 Nigerians who travelled to Saudia for lesser Hajj refused to return and this will compel the Saudi Authorities to tighten their visa rules. Many of those who want to travel will likely be tossed.”

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