Saudi Arabia has ended hope for Nigerians planning lesser hajj as its government barred flight from Nigeria in reaction to the Omicron COVID-19 variant history in Nigeria.
In the document which was signed by the Assistant President for Economic Policies and Air Transport, it was stated that all non-citizens with a history of travel to Nigeria would be prevented from entering Saudi.
The circular partly read: “Instructions: Suspending all incoming flights and suspending entry to the kingdom for non-nationals coming directly or indirectly from the Federal Republic of Nigeria except for those who have spent no less than 14 days in another country from which they are allowed to come.
“Home quarantine will be applied for five days to Saudi citizens coming from the mentioned country, provided PCR examination on the first day and fifth day regardless of immunisation status.”
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