BREAKING: Nigeria to cancel passports of citizens who renounce nationality

The minister ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enforce the measure without delay.

The federal government has directed the immediate withdrawal and deactivation of Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship.

The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement posted on its official X handle on Saturday.

The minister ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enforce the measure without delay.

According to a statement signed by the minister’s media aide, Alao Babatunde, the directive applies strictly to persons whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been duly approved by the president, in line with constitutional provisions.

Mr Tunji-Ojo said the move is aimed at preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s citizenship framework and preventing the misuse of official travel documents.

More details soon.