Nigeria, June 2 -- What started as a global push to protect lives during the COVID-19 pandemic has now turned into a topic of regret for many Nigerians.

Several persons are speaking out, saying they feel misled, pressured, and even harmed by the decision to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccine was introduced in Nigeria in March 2021.

At first, it was optional, but that didn't last.

Slowly, it became clear that people who refused the vaccine would face serious consequences.

Many government offices refused to attend to the unvaccinated.

In some workplaces, employees were told to either take the jab or lose their jobs.

International travel became impossible without proof of vaccination.

For many Nigerians, it felt like they were be...