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FG Moves to Withdraw Passports from Citizens Who Renounce National Status

The Federal Government of Nigeria is reportedly considering a new policy framework that would allow authorities to withdraw international passports from citizens who formally renounce their Nigerian nationality.

According to preliminary discussions within relevant security and immigration agencies, the proposed measure is aimed at tightening identity management, preventing misuse of Nigerian travel documents, and strengthening national security systems. Officials familiar with the development suggest that the policy would apply strictly to individuals who voluntarily relinquish their citizenship and subsequently cease to hold legal Nigerian nationality.

The initiative is also said to be part of broader reforms targeted at modernizing passport administration and ensuring that national travel documents remain exclusively tied to verified citizens. However, the proposal has already sparked debate among legal experts and human rights observers, who caution that any such move must align with constitutional provisions and international obligations relating to statelessness and freedom of movement.

The Nigerian Immigration Service is expected to provide further clarification if and when the policy is formally introduced.