Why Many Foreigners are Lining Up to Become Nigerian Citizen - Minister Aregbesola

These days, one conversation that is regular being held all around the different pockets of Nigeria is on the topic of 'japa'. Many Nigerians are trying to find any way that they can to leave the country through any means possible. Many cite reasons such as lack of development, insecurity, lack of opportunities, and more as their reason for going to find greener pastures outside. However, while Nigerians are trying to find their way out of Nigeria, it looks like foreigners are trying to find their way into the nation.

According to the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who spoke during a forum held by the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, foreigners from all over the world are doing whatever they can do to become Nigerian citizens. Why you ask? Well, here is what Minister Aregbesola said.

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Speaking during the "NAN forum", Minister Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said:

There is no continent in the world from where people have not applied to become Nigerians whether by naturalization or registration. We only need determined, bold, courageous and enthusiastic people to harvest the untapped opportunities that are here. Foreigners know where the opportunities are and how to go for them; that is why they are doing everything to be part of us.

According to Minister Aregbesola, the Nigerian government just recently granted citizenship to 286 new nationals on September 15th. Of the 286, 208 became Nigerian citizens through naturalization while 78 became citizens through registration. The new Nigerian citizens are originally from the United States of America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa.

According to Mr. Aregbesola, Nigerians who are looking at the current challenges of Nigeria alone are getting it all wrong. Here is what Mr. Aregbesola says he needs Nigerians to know. He said:

The real issue is determination and commitment to self-actualization. Those who know what they want to do find Nigeria very welcoming and supportive. We receive applications from far and wide; there’s no single continent in the world without people desirous to be part of us. We are now processing passports of the 286 persons granted Nigerian citizenship in September. For those that were granted citizenship in September, it took less than three years to process their papers. If you saw them; if you witnessed the enthusiasm of those people who have become part of us, you will be glad that there can be this number of foreigners desirous to be Nigerian.

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