The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, has presented certificates of citizenship to 217 foreigners with a call on them to abide by national ethics and code of conduct as Nigerians.
Moro said the 217 foreign nationals, comprising 129, who naturalised and 88, who became Nigerians by registration, were conferred citizenship after they were recommended to President Goodluck Jonathan for approval by the Advisory Committee on Nigerian citizenship. Speaking during the presentation of certificates to the awardees in Abuja on Monday, the minister explained that only deserving persons were granted citizenship after a rigorous selection process and transparent procedure. According to him, the journey to the grant of Nigerian citizenship is long, fruitful and value-adding, noting that the ceremony underscores the fact that the world is now an integrated society.
Punch.
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