The Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior announces its preparedness to revolutionize citizenship management and business administration in
On Thursday in Abuja, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed, during the launch of a new Citizenship Administration handbook in Nigeria, that adhering to the guidelines outlined in the document could contribute to the country’s development.
The handbook outlines conditions for foreigners acquiring citizenship and for individuals born outside Nigeria to Nigerian parents, among other provisions.
It also stipulates conditions for ‘citizenship by investment,’ including the requirement of providing evidence of a minimum investment amount of one million United States dollars.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the document has the potential to revolutionize the management of citizenship and business administration in Nigeria like never before.
He said, “A greater Nigeria is here. You and I are here for a Nigeria that will work for all of us, both the strong and the weak, the rich and the poor. With the Renewed Hope Agenda, what Nigerians are yearning for has come to stay. There is no need for anybody to shake hands before you can do business here.
“We practicalise what has been codified in the handbook, Nigeria will grow at a rate that’s proportionate with its rich human and material resources.
“We have taken a critical look at the Citizenship Administration in Nigeria together with major stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Justice and made far-reaching amendments to the document in a way that the country would become better in all aspects of life. ”
He also hoped that the handbook would help bolster the security of the country.
Tunji-Ojo stated, “It is therefore our hope that what has been codified in the handbook will be a reality to enhance internal security in terms of entrance and exiting, granting of business permits, naturalisation, and the protection of marriage institutions in Nigeria.”