The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has clarified reports on the deportation of 264 Nigerians, emphasizing it wasn’t targeting Nigerians.
Following the cancellation of visas for passengers by the Saudi government, the embassy stated that those deported failed to meet entry conditions, submitting incorrect information for a visa category.
This measure, they clarified, applied to citizens of various countries, not just Nigerians.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating potential rule violations. Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, mentioned the ministry’s commitment to mitigating actions impacting the welfare of Nigerian citizens. This aligns with the Four Ds strategy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Royal Saudi Embassy also issued cautionary measures for future applicants, stressing adherence to Saudi Arabia’s procedures and laws for all visitors.
“The Royal Embassy would like to stress the importance of following the procedures and laws enacted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for all visitors,” it also read.
“Furthermore, all passengers should review all the documents to determine their conformity with the conditions before departing from their countries to the Kingdom.”
