Qualification for Citizenship in Nigeria
Citizenship of a country, especially Nigeria, can be through any of these ways.
- By Birth: A person becomes a citizen of Nigeria by birth if the parents are Nigerians, are if he was born in Nigeria on or before the independence.
- 2.Through Naturalization: A foreigner who has stayed in Nigeria for at least 15 years can apply for Nigerian Citizenship.
- Through Registration: A foreigner who has married a Nigerian can apply for Nigerian Citizenship. He has to be of good character and must meet other conditions specified by Nigerian law.
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Qualifications for Citizenship in Nigeria
The following conditions must be met by a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria:
- Age: He must have attained the required age stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution i.e. more than 21 years old.
- 2.Residence:He must have lived in Nigeria for at least fifteen years.
- Acceptability by the Community: He must be accepted by the residents of the community he lives.
- Readiness to Live in Nigeria: He must be willing to live and stay in Nigeria.
- 5. Contribution to Development: He must be willing to contribute meaningfully to the economic, political and social development of Nigeria.
- Oath of Allegiance: He must be ready to take the oath of allegiance.
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Evaluation
- Explain three process of becoming a citizen of a country.
- What are the conditions that must be met by a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria.
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