Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the Federal Government’s move to withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports belonging to persons who have formally renounced their citizenship.
His reaction follows a directive by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordering the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of individuals whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been officially approved.
Sani, in a statement via his official X account on Saturday, said the move was appropriate, noting that once individuals choose to change nationality, their decision should be respected and properly enforced.
“The withdrawal of the passports of those who renounced their Nigerian citizenship is the right thing to do.
“When people decide to change nationality, their choice should be respected, and it should be enforced completely. Trump’s doctrine is clear: If you don’t like our country, go to where you like,” he added.
The policy affects Nigerians whose renunciation of citizenship has been formally approved in line with constitutional procedures, after which they cease to be recognised as citizens.
Tunji-Ojo said the directive is aimed at ensuring that persons who have ceased to be citizens no longer retain access to Nigerian sovereign documents, including passports.
The minister explained that the measure is part of ongoing reforms in the immigration and identity management system designed to prevent misuse of travel documents and strengthen border security.
He added that the government will continue to tighten systems to safeguard Nigeria’s citizenship integrity and ensure only eligible persons retain access to national documents.
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