The directive, issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, applies to persons whose renunciation has been officially approved by the President, as part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of Nigerian citizenship and strengthen border security.

According to a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Babatunde Alao, the directive affects only those whose renunciation has received formal approval from the President.

The Minister stated that, in line with the Constitution, anyone who renounces Nigerian citizenship is no longer recognized as a citizen and therefore loses the right to possess official national documents, including a passport.

Tunji-Ojo noted that the action forms part of ongoing reforms designed to protect the credibility of Nigerian citizenship and curb identity-related fraud.

He further stated that the government remains committed to improving systems that enhance border protection and support lawful travel.

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The agency of government in a statement posted via its official X account and signed by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, also disclosed that  Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved the Comptrollers in charge of the affected Commands of their duties 

She further directed a thorough investigation surrounding these incidents, in order to identify all officers involved, and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are applied with immediate effect.

The agency stated that the decision came after online reports alleged that certain officers were involved in extortion along the busy international corridor connecting Nigeria and the Benin Republic.

She reassure the general public, that the service remains committed to delivering professional, transparent, and efficient

services at all points of entry and exit. It will not condone any act that undermines public trust or tarnishes the integrity of the Service.

She however urged Nigerians to continue to report any form of misconduct, through the Service official social media channels; X (Twitter): @nigimmigration, Instagram: @nigimmigration,Facebook: @nigimmigration or its Contact Center Numbers: 09121900655, 09121556359, 09121477092 (24hrs), as its internal mechanisms are strengthened to uphold accountability and Service excellence.

According to her “The Nigeria Immigration Service remains resolute in its mission to serve with integrity, discipline, and professionalism while facilitating lawful migration.”

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The vehicles were handed over at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja by a delegation led by Mr. Markus Sasse, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, underscoring the growing partnership between both institutions.

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General, Human Resource Management Directorate, A Ayeni, expressed appreciation to the German Government for the donation. He stated that the operational vehicles will significantly enhance field mobility, improve response capabilities, and support the Service’s mandate of ensuring Border Security and effective Migration Management.

The donation further reinforces the robust bilateral relations between Nigeria and Germany, highlighting the shared commitment of both countries to border security and improved migration governance.

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In a statement posted via its official X account, the Service described the allegations as grave and stressed that any form of misconduct by its officers is unacceptable, noting that such actions run contrary to its core values, ethics, and professional standards.

The NIS disclosed that it has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations, assuring the public that any personnel found culpable will be held fully accountable, with appropriate disciplinary and legal actions taken in line with existing regulations.

The Service further emphasized that it will neither shield nor condone any conduct that undermines public trust or violates the rights and dignity of individuals, reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and accountability.

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