FG approves Nigerian citizenship for 286 foreigners Out of 600 applicants

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By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 9, 2022 | 9:12 PM

Out of 600 applicants, the Federal Executive Council has approved Nigerian citizenship for 286 foreigners.
Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of the Interior, made the announcement after President Muhammadu Buhari presided over a council meeting on Wednesday, February 9.
According to Aregbesola, 208 people have had their citizenship approved through naturalization, while 78 people have had their citizenship approved through registration.
It was also disclosed that the applicants from every part of the world including Europeans, Americans, North and South Australians, etc. were thoroughly scrutinized by agencies such as the department of states services, foreign affairs, Nigeria’s immigration service, and the state of domicile of the foreign individuals.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.