ABUJA- Nigeria has granted her citizenship to more than 335 foreign national, the Federal Government said on Wednesday.
At the end of Wednesday meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Abdulraman Danbazzua stated that a total of 500 persons applied for Nigerian citizens and 335 persons were granted.
Minister of Interior: About 500 persons applied for the Citizenship of #Nigeria, 335 were granted. FEC approved today. https://t.co/hrL8D6Pubw
— Govt of Nigeria (@AsoRock) January 11, 2017
Minister of Interior: 335 applicants for citizenship of #Nigeria (245 by naturalization and 90 by registration) approved by FEC.
— Govt of Nigeria (@AsoRock) January 11, 2017
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