FG orders withdrawal of passports from citizens who renounce nationality

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw passports from individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. This directive targets Nigerians whose renunciation requests have been approved by the President, barring them from holding Nigerian travel documents. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that this move aims to strengthen border security and preserve the integrity of Nigerian citizenship.