Human Right Activist, Shehu Sani has condemned the United States’ newly announced visa policy that restrictions anyone involved in religious violence in Nigeria, warning that their scope goes far beyond what many initially assumed. Reacting via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Sani noted that while the first visa ban targeted individuals involved in religious persecution, many Nigerians believed it would apply only to government officials.
The senator also questioned the composition of the affected countries, raising concerns about selective application. He observed that the list reportedly excludes Arab countries and instead features mostly Black African and Caribbean nations, despite safety and security being cited as the justification. This, he argued, raises questions about fairness and underlying motives.
Sani concluded that the policy sends a clear message that migrants from developing countries are not welcome. He framed the restrictions as a broader signal to “third world” nations to remain at home and resolve their internal challenges. Meanwhile, PUNCH Online reports that the White House has confirmed a full suspension on eight countries and partial restrictions on 16 others, covering several visa categories, which the U.S. administration says are necessary due to insufficient information to assess security risks.
